Curculio nasicus
This record describes Curculio nasicus (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
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Curculionini
- Genus
- Curculio (Nut and Acorn Weevils)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (NS-SC to ON-SD-TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Develops mostly in Quercus borealis (now Q. rubra ?). Also recorded from Q. coccinea , Q. velutina , and Q. imbricaria ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Curculio nasicus (Say 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Curculio nasicus. 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 Curculio nasicus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Curculio nasicus
How big is Curculio nasicus?
5.6-9.5 mm
Where is Curculio nasicus found?
Range: e NA (NS-SC to ON-SD-TX)
What does Curculio nasicus eat?
The diet of the Curculio nasicus includes Develops mostly in Quercus borealis (now Q. rubra ?). Also recorded from Q. coccinea , Q. velutina , and Q. imbricaria ( 3 ).