Cylindrocopturus armatus
This record describes Cylindrocopturus armatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
agrees very nearly with the description of C. mammitllatus Lec., from Southern California, differing from it in having a common, fulvous and white, /\-shaped line on the elytra below the base and a transverse white line beyond the middle, as well as in its smaller size, &c. (Champion 1906)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Conoderinae
- Tribe
- Zygopini
- Genus
- Cylindrocopturus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) / Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cylindrocopturus armatus Champion 1906
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cylindrocopturus armatus. 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 Cylindrocopturus armatus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cylindrocopturus armatus
What is Cylindrocopturus armatus?
Cylindrocopturus armatus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cylindrocopturus armatus?
agrees very nearly with the description of C. mammitllatus Lec., from Southern California, differing from it in having a common, fulvous and white, /\-shaped line on the elytra below the base and a transverse white line beyond the middle, as well as in its smaller size, &c. (Champion 1906)
Where is Cylindrocopturus armatus found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) / Mexico