Conotrachelus fissunguis
This record describes Conotrachelus fissunguis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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 (NY-SC to IL-TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly July-Aug (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: feeds on Marshmallow Hibiscus ( Hibiscus moscheutos , Malvaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Conotrachelus fissunguis LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Conotrachelus fissunguis. 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 fissunguis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John R. Maxwell; Additional contributions by anitagould , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Conotrachelus fissunguis
How big is Conotrachelus fissunguis?
4.2-5.4 mm
Where is Conotrachelus fissunguis found?
Range: e. US (NY-SC to IL-TX) - Map
What does Conotrachelus fissunguis eat?
The diet of the Conotrachelus fissunguis includes feeds on Marshmallow Hibiscus ( Hibiscus moscheutos , Malvaceae).
When is Conotrachelus fissunguis active?
Conotrachelus fissunguis: seasonal activity - mostly July-Aug (BG data).