Coccotorus pruniphilus
This record describes Coccotorus pruniphilus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
TYPE Type Locality: D'Hanis, Medina Co., Texas
Identification notes
TYPE
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
- Coccotorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Edwards plateau of c.TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
May-June ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reared from the seed of Texas almond ( Prunus minutiflora , Rosaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coccotorus pruniphilus Chittenden 1925
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coccotorus pruniphilus. 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 Coccotorus pruniphilus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Coccotorus pruniphilus
What is Coccotorus pruniphilus?
Coccotorus pruniphilus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Coccotorus pruniphilus?
5‒5.4 mm
How do you identify Coccotorus pruniphilus?
TYPE
Where is Coccotorus pruniphilus found?
Range: Edwards plateau of c.TX - Map
What does Coccotorus pruniphilus eat?
The diet of the Coccotorus pruniphilus includes Reared from the seed of Texas almond ( Prunus minutiflora , Rosaceae).
When is Coccotorus pruniphilus active?
Coccotorus pruniphilus: seasonal activity - May-June ( 4 ).