Colecerus marmoratus
This record describes Colecerus marmoratus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Form of dispar . Thorax broader than long, sides moderately arcuate (=curved), widest at middle. ( 3 ) pattern variable
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Eudiagogini
- Genus
- Colecerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NM to n. TX to Mex. - Map , plus historical records from AZ and a pair of records from nw. LA
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Nov (in TX) (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults feed on foliage of various Fabaceae, esp. Prosopis (Mesquite)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: marmoratus (L). 'marbled'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Colecerus marmoratus. 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 Colecerus marmoratus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by margarethe brummermann
Frequently Asked Questions About Colecerus marmoratus
What is Colecerus marmoratus?
Colecerus marmoratus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Colecerus marmoratus?
4 mm ( 3 )
How do you identify Colecerus marmoratus?
Form of dispar . Thorax broader than long, sides moderately arcuate (=curved), widest at middle. ( 3 ) pattern variable
Where is Colecerus marmoratus found?
Range: e. NM to n. TX to Mex. - Map , plus historical records from AZ and a pair of records from nw. LA
What does Colecerus marmoratus eat?
The diet of the Colecerus marmoratus includes Adults feed on foliage of various Fabaceae, esp. Prosopis (Mesquite).
When is Colecerus marmoratus active?
Colecerus marmoratus: seasonal activity - Mar-Nov (in TX) (BG data).