Coelocephalapion antennatum
This record describes Coelocephalapion antennatum (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
unusual species, easily recognized by protarsomere 1 longer than wide; the lack of basal flange on male pronotum; and the lack of basal tooth on male tarsal claw habitus photos
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Apioninae
- Tribe
- Oxystomatini
- Genus
- Coelocephalapion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AK‒CA to YT‒ID‒AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults recorded on Franseria and collected on alfalfa
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coelocephalapion antennatum (Smith 1884)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coelocephalapion antennatum. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coelocephalapion antennatum
What is Coelocephalapion antennatum?
Coelocephalapion antennatum is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Coelocephalapion antennatum?
1.8‒2.3 mm
How do you identify Coelocephalapion antennatum?
unusual species, easily recognized by protarsomere 1 longer than wide; the lack of basal flange on male pronotum; and the lack of basal tooth on male tarsal claw habitus photos
Where is Coelocephalapion antennatum found?
Range: AK‒CA to YT‒ID‒AZ
What does Coelocephalapion antennatum eat?
The diet of the Coelocephalapion antennatum includes Adults recorded on Franseria and collected on alfalfa.