Cambium Curculio
Conotrachelus anaglypticus
This record describes Conotrachelus anaglypticus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
diagonal orange shoulder marks seem to be a nice consistent feature: economic pest of peach
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Molytinae
- Tribe
- Conotrachelini
- Genus
- Conotrachelus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US to MT (ME-FL to MT-TX) to S. America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae have been reported to attack cotton bolls and the cambium and inner bark of many fruit and shade trees, as well as columbine ( Aquilegia ), cowpea, etc.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Conotrachelus anaglypticus (Say 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Conotrachelus anaglypticus. 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 Cambium Curculio (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cambium Curculio
What is Cambium Curculio?
Cambium Curculio (Conotrachelus anaglypticus) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cambium Curculio?
diagonal orange shoulder marks seem to be a nice consistent feature:
Where is Cambium Curculio found?
Range: e. US to MT (ME-FL to MT-TX) to S. America
What does Cambium Curculio eat?
The diet of the Cambium Curculio includes larvae have been reported to attack cotton bolls and the cambium and inner bark of many fruit and shade trees, as well as columbine ( Aquilegia ), cowpea, etc..