Conotrachelus rubescens
This record describes Conotrachelus rubescens (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The small size and the coloration will make this species easily recognizable from any of our Conotrachelus . (Schaeffer 1904) Type Locality: Brownsville, Texas (Esperanza Ranch, San Tomas). The species is not a common one, only a small number were taken during the entire time of my stay. (Schaeffer 1904) Texas considers this to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) ( 5 )
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 (Brownsville area) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Coll'ed by beating on brushholly ( Xylosma flexuosa , Flacourtiaceae) ( 3 ) Host is limited to Cameron County (southmost TX) in the US per Range
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Conotrachelus rubescens Schaeffer 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Conotrachelus rubescens. 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 rubescens (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Conotrachelus rubescens
What is Conotrachelus rubescens?
Conotrachelus rubescens is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Conotrachelus rubescens?
Length, 3.15-3.5 mm (Schaeffer 1904)
How do you identify Conotrachelus rubescens?
The small size and the coloration will make this species easily recognizable from any of our Conotrachelus . (Schaeffer 1904)
Where is Conotrachelus rubescens found?
Range: southmost TX (Brownsville area) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Conotrachelus rubescens eat?
The diet of the Conotrachelus rubescens includes Coll'ed by beating on brushholly ( Xylosma flexuosa , Flacourtiaceae) ( 3 ) Host is limited to Cameron County (southmost TX) in the US per Range.
When is Conotrachelus rubescens active?
Conotrachelus rubescens: seasonal activity - Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: April, May, June, July, August, September, October..