Curculio proboscideus
This record describes Curculio proboscideus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The distance between the apex of the rostrum and the antennal insertions is ~ 4 x the distance between the antennal insertions and the base of the rostrum. (sdjbrown comment on iNat)
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 (TX-FL-QC-MN) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Adults usually after 1.viii in NC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Curculio proboscideus Fabricius 1775
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Curculio proboscideus. 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 proboscideus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason | Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Curculio proboscideus
What is Curculio proboscideus?
Curculio proboscideus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Curculio proboscideus?
The distance between the apex of the rostrum and the antennal insertions is ~ 4 x the distance between the antennal insertions and the base of the rostrum. (sdjbrown comment on iNat)
Where is Curculio proboscideus found?
Range: e NA (TX-FL-QC-MN) - Map
When is Curculio proboscideus active?
Curculio proboscideus: seasonal activity - Adults usually after 1.viii in NC.