Conotrachelus cameronensis
This record describes Conotrachelus cameronensis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Holotype, female, Cameron Co., Texas V-20 in (ELS). Allotype same data in (ELS). Eleven paratypes: 1 Brownsville, Texas V-31-39 DJ & JNK., 1 Brownsville, Tex. V-25-34, JNK., 2 Brownsville, Tex. VI-8-34, JNK., 3 Brownsville, Tex. V-22-35, JNK., 4 Brownsville, Tex. V-15-35, JNK. in (OSU). (Sleeper 1954)
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
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) - Map (Sleeper 1954)
Seasonal Activity
Apr-July (Sleeper 1954),(BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Conotrachelus cameronensis Sleeper 1954
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Conotrachelus cameronensis. 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 Conotrachelus cameronensis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Conotrachelus cameronensis
What is Conotrachelus cameronensis?
Conotrachelus cameronensis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Conotrachelus cameronensis?
Length 4.4 mm (Sleeper 1954)
Where is Conotrachelus cameronensis found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) - Map (Sleeper 1954)
When is Conotrachelus cameronensis active?
Conotrachelus cameronensis: seasonal activity - Apr-July (Sleeper 1954),(BG data).