Catapion seniculus 0
Catapion seniculus
This record describes Catapion seniculus (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elliptical elytra (widest at mid-length or slightly before) distinguish it from almost all other NA apionines (in most apionines the body has the greatest width behind the mid-length of elytra)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Apioninae
- Tribe
- Oxystomatini
- Genus
- Catapion (Catapion 0)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Trifolium spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Catapion seniculus (Kirby 1808)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Catapion seniculus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Catapion seniculus 0
What is Catapion seniculus 0?
Catapion seniculus 0 (Catapion seniculus) is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Catapion seniculus 0?
1.5–2.1 mm from anterior margin of eye to elytral apex160
How do you identify Catapion seniculus 0?
elliptical elytra (widest at mid-length or slightly before) distinguish it from almost all other NA apionines (in most apionines the body has the greatest width behind the mid-length of elytra)
What does Catapion seniculus 0 eat?
The diet of the Catapion seniculus 0 includes hosts: Trifolium spp..