Chalcodermus martini
This record describes Chalcodermus martini (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species, because of its conspicuous cinereous (ash-gray) vestiture, deep punctuation, and well-elevated intervals, stands apart from all of its fellows and thus should be easily recognized. It seems to resemble no Mexican species. (Van Dyke 1930) Holotype (No. 2648, Mus. Calif. Acad. Sci.), a unique collected by Mr. J. O. Martin in Sabino Canyon, Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona, August 13, 1924.
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
AZ, w. TX (R.S. Anderson, pers. comm.)
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Sept (Type & BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chalcodermus martini Van Dyke 1930
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chalcodermus martini. 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 martini (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chalcodermus martini
What is Chalcodermus martini?
Chalcodermus martini is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chalcodermus martini?
Length (without beak), 4.75 mm (Van Dyke 1930)
How do you identify Chalcodermus martini?
This species, because of its conspicuous cinereous (ash-gray) vestiture, deep punctuation, and well-elevated intervals, stands apart from all of its fellows and thus should be easily recognized. It seems to resemble no Mexican species. (Van Dyke 1930)
Where is Chalcodermus martini found?
Range: AZ, w. TX (R.S. Anderson, pers. comm.)
When is Chalcodermus martini active?
Chalcodermus martini: seasonal activity - Aug-Sept (Type & BG data).