Coelocephalapion fumitarse
This record describes Coelocephalapion fumitarse (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
coastal south Texas (Aransas Co. to Cameron & Hidalgo Cos.) (Burke 1963)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reared from seeds of Dove Weed ( Croton glandulosus ) (Kissinger 2005)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coelocephalapion fumitarse (Fall)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coelocephalapion fumitarse. 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 fumitarse
How do you identify Coelocephalapion fumitarse?
habitus photos
Where is Coelocephalapion fumitarse found?
Range: coastal south Texas (Aransas Co. to Cameron & Hidalgo Cos.) (Burke 1963)
What does Coelocephalapion fumitarse eat?
The diet of the Coelocephalapion fumitarse includes Reared from seeds of Dove Weed ( Croton glandulosus ) (Kissinger 2005).