Crypturgus pusillus
This record describes Crypturgus pusillus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See remarks here: earliest record in our area: NY 1868
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
native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA (NF-ON to FL-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Crypturgus pusillus (Gyllenhal, 1813)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crypturgus pusillus. 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 pusillus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Crypturgus pusillus
What is Crypturgus pusillus?
Crypturgus pusillus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Crypturgus pusillus?
See remarks here:
Where is Crypturgus pusillus found?
Range: native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA (NF-ON to FL-TX)