Dorytomus squamosus
This record describes Dorytomus squamosus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. Guy A. Hanley, 2016
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 (NB-AB to IN-OK-NM-AZ) - Map , uncommonly reported
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Salix exigua, S. interior
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dorytomus squamosus LeConte, 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dorytomus squamosus. 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 squamosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Dorytomus squamosus
How do you identify Dorytomus squamosus?
Det. Guy A. Hanley, 2016
Where is Dorytomus squamosus found?
Range: e NA to the Rockies (NB-AB to IN-OK-NM-AZ) - Map , uncommonly reported
What does Dorytomus squamosus eat?
The diet of the Dorytomus squamosus includes on Salix exigua, S. interior.