Hairy Spider Weevil
Barypeithes pellucidus
This record describes Barypeithes pellucidus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Sciaphilini
- Genus
- Barypeithes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive and widespread in NA (introduced ca. 1886) throughout so. Canada and the US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: polyphagous; pest of raspberries in BC and of strawberries in Europe
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Barypeithes pellucidus (Boheman 1834)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Barypeithes pellucidus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Hairy Spider Weevil (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , ghanley1 , Bbarnd , v belov , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Hairy Spider Weevil
How big is Hairy Spider Weevil?
3.0-3.6 mm
Where is Hairy Spider Weevil found?
Range: native to Europe, adventive and widespread in NA (introduced ca. 1886) throughout so. Canada and the US
What does Hairy Spider Weevil eat?
The diet of the Hairy Spider Weevil includes polyphagous; pest of raspberries in BC and of strawberries in Europe.