Coelocephalapion subornatum
This record describes Coelocephalapion subornatum (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The sutural angles are rounded, that of the right elytron more strongly - as is usual. The vestiture, narrow front and rostral punctuation, are a combination of characters which render the identification of this species unusually easy. Type Locality: Luling, Caldwell Co., TX
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
sw. TX to Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Breeds in the pods of blackbrush acacia ( Vachellia (=Acacia) amentacea ) and catclaw acacia ( Senegalia (=Acacia) roemeriana )
Life History
forms galls in stems of Vachellia (=Acacia) farnesiana in c.Mex. (Vergara-Pineda, et al., 2015)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coelocephalapion subornatum. 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 subornatum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Coelocephalapion subornatum
What is Coelocephalapion subornatum?
Coelocephalapion subornatum is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Coelocephalapion subornatum?
The sutural angles are rounded, that of the right elytron more strongly - as is usual. The vestiture, narrow front and rostral punctuation, are a combination of characters which render the identification of this species unusually easy.
Where is Coelocephalapion subornatum found?
Range: sw. TX to Mex. - Map
What does Coelocephalapion subornatum eat?
The diet of the Coelocephalapion subornatum includes Breeds in the pods of blackbrush acacia ( Vachellia (=Acacia) amentacea ) and catclaw acacia ( Senegalia (=Acacia) roemeriana ).
What is the life cycle of a Coelocephalapion subornatum?
forms galls in stems of Vachellia (=Acacia) farnesiana in c.Mex. (Vergara-Pineda, et al., 2015)