Conotrachelus carolinensis
This record describes Conotrachelus carolinensis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Matt Bertone, 2022 common at lights in e.TX [=v=]
Identification notes
Det. Matt Bertone, 2022
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
Habitat
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
Geographic Range
MA-FL-TX, MO, AZ - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
beaten from peach ( Prunus persica , Rosaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Conotrachelus carolinensis Schoof 1942
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Conotrachelus carolinensis. 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 carolinensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Conotrachelus carolinensis
What is Conotrachelus carolinensis?
Conotrachelus carolinensis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Conotrachelus carolinensis?
2.5-3.8 mm
How do you identify Conotrachelus carolinensis?
Det. Matt Bertone, 2022
Where is Conotrachelus carolinensis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Atlantic and Gulf Coasts |
| Range | MA-FL-TX, MO, AZ - Map |
What is the life cycle of a Conotrachelus carolinensis?
beaten from peach ( Prunus persica , Rosaceae)