Mimosa Green-seed Weevil
Chalcodermus serripes
This record describes Chalcodermus serripes (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last collected in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in 1944. A fair number of specimens from the Brownsville area were collected around the turn of the century indicating that this species once common in that area. Texas considers this a SGCN
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
southmost TX (Brownsville) to Brazil - Map (Schaeffer 1904) , released in Australia (Heard et al. 1999)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Puerto Rico sensitive-briar ( Mimosa asperata , Fabaceae) - note, despite the species' common name, this plant is native to the Rio Grande Valley.
Life History
was studied to assess potential for control of Mimosa pigra in Australia and SE Asia (Heard et al. 1999)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chalcodermus serripes Fåhraeus 1837
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chalcodermus serripes. 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 Mimosa Green-seed Weevil (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mimosa Green-seed Weevil
What is Mimosa Green-seed Weevil?
Mimosa Green-seed Weevil (Chalcodermus serripes) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Mimosa Green-seed Weevil found?
Range: southmost TX (Brownsville) to Brazil - Map (Schaeffer 1904) , released in Australia (Heard et al. 1999)
What does Mimosa Green-seed Weevil eat?
The diet of the Mimosa Green-seed Weevil includes Puerto Rico sensitive-briar ( Mimosa asperata , Fabaceae) - note, despite the species' common name, this plant is native to the Rio Grande Valley..
What is the life cycle of a Mimosa Green-seed Weevil?
was studied to assess potential for control of Mimosa pigra in Australia and SE Asia (Heard et al. 1999)