Crypturgus alutaceus
This record describes Crypturgus alutaceus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
See remarks here:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Crypturgini
- Genus
- Crypturgus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (NJ-FL to IN-OK-TX), Cuba
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Pinus spp., Picea mariana (Pinaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Crypturgus alutaceus Schwarz, 1894
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crypturgus alutaceus. 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 Crypturgus alutaceus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Crypturgus alutaceus
How do you identify Crypturgus alutaceus?
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Where is Crypturgus alutaceus found?
Range: se. US (NJ-FL to IN-OK-TX), Cuba
What does Crypturgus alutaceus eat?
The diet of the Crypturgus alutaceus includes hosts: Pinus spp., Picea mariana (Pinaceae).