Coelocephalapion emaciipes
This record describes Coelocephalapion emaciipes (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Holotype • habitus photo
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
NS‒ON‒ND to FL‒TX & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: associated with tick-trefoil ( Desmodium ) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coelocephalapion emaciipes (Fall 1898)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coelocephalapion emaciipes. 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 emaciipes (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Coelocephalapion emaciipes
How big is Coelocephalapion emaciipes?
1.5‒2.0 mm
How do you identify Coelocephalapion emaciipes?
Holotype • habitus photo
Where is Coelocephalapion emaciipes found?
Range: NS‒ON‒ND to FL‒TX & Mexico
What does Coelocephalapion emaciipes eat?
The diet of the Coelocephalapion emaciipes includes associated with tick-trefoil ( Desmodium ) ( 3 ).