Brachystylus sayi
This record describes Brachystylus sayi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
variable (can be even paler than first example and darker overall than the last example)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Eustylini
- Genus
- Brachystylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (NY-FL to MO-TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults feed on foliage of common persimmon ( Diospyros virginiana , Ebenaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachystylus sayi Alonso-Zarazaga, 1994
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachystylus sayi. 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 Brachystylus sayi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachystylus sayi
What is Brachystylus sayi?
Brachystylus sayi is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Brachystylus sayi?
variable (can be even paler than first example and darker overall than the last example)
Where is Brachystylus sayi found?
Range: e. US (NY-FL to MO-TX)
What does Brachystylus sayi eat?
The diet of the Brachystylus sayi includes Adults feed on foliage of common persimmon ( Diospyros virginiana , Ebenaceae).