Catolethrus longulus 0
Catolethrus longulus
This record describes Catolethrus longulus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The elytra usually have the sides broadly and indeterminately rufescent, but the entire body is sometimes almost wholly black, or ferruginous with a darker space along the suture. The peculiar ventral and femoral characters of the male have hitherto escaped notice. (Champion, 1909-1910) A common insect in Central America (Champion, 1909-1910)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cossoninae
- Tribe
- Dryotribini
- Genus
- Catolethrus (Catolethrus 0)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo Co.) to S. Amer. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Catolethrus longulus Boheman, 1838
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Catolethrus longulus. 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 Catolethrus longulus 0
What is Catolethrus longulus 0?
Catolethrus longulus 0 (Catolethrus longulus) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Catolethrus longulus 0?
The elytra usually have the sides broadly and indeterminately rufescent, but the entire body is sometimes almost wholly black, or ferruginous with a darker space along the suture. The peculiar ventral and femoral characters of the male have hitherto escaped notice. (Champion, 1909-1910)
Where is Catolethrus longulus 0 found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo Co.) to S. Amer. - Map