Cionopsis maculata
This record describes Cionopsis maculata (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Anthonomini
- Genus
- Cionopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal s. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
Oct-Nov
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Serjania brachycarpa , (Sapindaceae), larvae in fruit
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cionopsis maculata Burke 1982
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cionopsis maculata. 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 Cionopsis maculata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cionopsis maculata
Where is Cionopsis maculata found?
Range: coastal s. TX - Map
What does Cionopsis maculata eat?
The diet of the Cionopsis maculata includes Serjania brachycarpa , (Sapindaceae), larvae in fruit.
When is Cionopsis maculata active?
Cionopsis maculata: seasonal activity - Oct-Nov.