Chalcodermus inaequicollis
This record describes Chalcodermus inaequicollis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 Type Locality: GA
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Molytinae
- Tribe
- Sternechini
- Genus
- Chalcodermus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (NC‒FL; *NE‒MO‒TX) - Map (*BG data) , some of the eastern records are historical
Diet and Behavior
Life History
on Andropogon glomeratus ; and Lespedeza (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chalcodermus inaequicollis Horn 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chalcodermus inaequicollis. 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 Chalcodermus inaequicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chalcodermus inaequicollis
What is Chalcodermus inaequicollis?
Chalcodermus inaequicollis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chalcodermus inaequicollis?
4.8‒5.5 mm
How do you identify Chalcodermus inaequicollis?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Chalcodermus inaequicollis found?
Range: se US (NC‒FL; *NE‒MO‒TX) - Map (*BG data) , some of the eastern records are historical
What is the life cycle of a Chalcodermus inaequicollis?
on Andropogon glomeratus ; and Lespedeza (Fabaceae)