Centrinites strigicollis
This record describes Centrinites strigicollis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Hot Spring; French Broad River, Buncombe, North Carolina
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Centrinites
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne. US (NY-SC to OK-KS)
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jun (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Centrinites strigicollis Casey 1892
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Centrinites strigicollis. 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 Centrinites strigicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Centrinites strigicollis
What is Centrinites strigicollis?
Centrinites strigicollis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Centrinites strigicollis?
3.2-3.5 mm
Where is Centrinites strigicollis found?
Range: ne. US (NY-SC to OK-KS)
When is Centrinites strigicollis active?
Centrinites strigicollis: seasonal activity - Apr-Jun (BG data).