Dorytomus brevicollis
This record describes Dorytomus brevicollis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Charles O'Brien, 2009 image shows the relative size of the two most common Dorytomus spp. in Texas. Dorytomus brevisetosus Casey is also present in w. TX. Dorytomus brevicollis LeConte - small Dorytomus mucidus (Say) ------- large
Identification notes
Det. Charles O'Brien, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Ellescini
- Genus
- Dorytomus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA to the Rockies (QC‒FL to MT‒NM) / Mex. - Map , uncommonly reported
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: black willow ( Salix nigra , Salicaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dorytomus brevicollis LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dorytomus brevicollis. 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 Dorytomus brevicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Guy A. Hanley; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dorytomus brevicollis
What is Dorytomus brevicollis?
Dorytomus brevicollis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dorytomus brevicollis?
3.5‒4.2 mm
How do you identify Dorytomus brevicollis?
Det. Charles O'Brien, 2009
Where is Dorytomus brevicollis found?
Range: e NA to the Rockies (QC‒FL to MT‒NM) / Mex. - Map , uncommonly reported
What does Dorytomus brevicollis eat?
The diet of the Dorytomus brevicollis includes host: black willow ( Salix nigra , Salicaceae).