Beet Petiole Borer
Cosmobaris scolopacea
This record describes Cosmobaris scolopacea (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
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Baridini
- Genus
- Cosmobaris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
holarctic: across the Palaearctic and n. & w. NA south to SC-TX-Baja [adventive in our area per ]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Ambrosia, Chenopodium
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cosmobaris scolopacea (Germar 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cosmobaris scolopacea. 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 Beet Petiole Borer (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by tom murray , Ted Kropiewnicki , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Beet Petiole Borer
How big is Beet Petiole Borer?
3.0-3.3 mm
Where is Beet Petiole Borer found?
Range: holarctic: across the Palaearctic and n. & w. NA south to SC-TX-Baja [adventive in our area per ]
What does Beet Petiole Borer eat?
The diet of the Beet Petiole Borer includes on Ambrosia, Chenopodium.