Coelocephalapion decoloratum
This record describes Coelocephalapion decoloratum (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
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
MA‒GA‒AL to ND‒OK‒AZ; Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Desmodium spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coelocephalapion decoloratum (Smith 1884)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coelocephalapion decoloratum. 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 Coelocephalapion decoloratum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Coelocephalapion decoloratum
How big is Coelocephalapion decoloratum?
1.6 mm ; 1.5‒2.0 mm
How do you identify Coelocephalapion decoloratum?
habitus photos
Where is Coelocephalapion decoloratum found?
Range: MA‒GA‒AL to ND‒OK‒AZ; Mexico
What does Coelocephalapion decoloratum eat?
The diet of the Coelocephalapion decoloratum includes Hosts: Desmodium spp..