Copturomorpha rileyi
This record describes Copturomorpha rileyi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Allotype Texas considers this a SGCN ( 3 )
Identification notes
Allotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Conoderinae
- Tribe
- Lechriopini
- Genus
- Copturomorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
ebony-guayacan plant community
Geographic Range
s.TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, & Jim Hogg counties) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for Edward G. Riley
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Copturomorpha rileyi. 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 Copturomorpha rileyi (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Copturomorpha rileyi
What is Copturomorpha rileyi?
Copturomorpha rileyi is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Copturomorpha rileyi?
1.9–2.8 mm
How do you identify Copturomorpha rileyi?
Allotype
Where is Copturomorpha rileyi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ebony-guayacan plant community |
| Range | s.TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, & Jim Hogg counties) - Map |