Deporaus glastinus
This record describes Deporaus glastinus (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Attelabidae (Leaf Rolling Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Rhynchitinae
- Genus
- Deporaus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. US (WA‒CA to CO‒TX) & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: oaks ( Quercus )
Life History
see ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Deporaus glastinus (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Deporaus glastinus. 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 Deporaus glastinus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Deporaus glastinus
Where is Deporaus glastinus found?
Range: w. US (WA‒CA to CO‒TX) & Mexico
What does Deporaus glastinus eat?
The diet of the Deporaus glastinus includes hosts: oaks ( Quercus ).
What is the life cycle of a Deporaus glastinus?
see ( 3 )