Cryptorhynchus fuscatus
This record describes Cryptorhynchus fuscatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum with distinct tufts of black scales; male has pair of small scale-tufted tubercles on basal margin of ventrite 5 taken at lights (BG data & )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Cryptorhynchini
- Genus
- Cryptorhynchus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
collected from poison sumac vines, underneath the bark of pecan, in Lindgren funnel trap, and reared from Toxicodendron radicans and Acer saccharum . collected by beating hickory, sifting old leaves, and from dead twigs.
Geographic Range
e NA (TX-FL-QC-KS) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptorhynchus fuscatus LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptorhynchus fuscatus. 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 Cryptorhynchus fuscatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by urtica , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptorhynchus fuscatus
What is Cryptorhynchus fuscatus?
Cryptorhynchus fuscatus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cryptorhynchus fuscatus?
5-7.5 mm
How do you identify Cryptorhynchus fuscatus?
Pronotum with distinct tufts of black scales; male has pair of small scale-tufted tubercles on basal margin of ventrite 5
Where is Cryptorhynchus fuscatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | collected from poison sumac vines, underneath the bark of pecan, in Lindgren funnel trap, and reared from Toxicodendron radicans and Acer saccharum . collected by beating hickory, sifting old leaves, and from dead twigs. |
| Range | e NA (TX-FL-QC-KS) - Map |