Dryoxylon onoharaense
This record describes Dryoxylon onoharaense (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
see earliest record in our area: LA 1982
Identification notes
see
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Xyleborini
- Genus
- Dryoxylon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Japan, adventive in NA, now widespread in se. US (DE-OH-AR to FL-e.TX) and spreading
Diet and Behavior
Diet: various hardwoods; recorded hosts: Acer sachharum, Liriodendron tulipifera, Populus deltoides, Quercus spp. ( Lightle et al. 2007 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dryoxylon onoharaense. 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 Dryoxylon onoharaense (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Dryoxylon onoharaense
What is Dryoxylon onoharaense?
Dryoxylon onoharaense is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dryoxylon onoharaense?
1.9-2.3 mm
How do you identify Dryoxylon onoharaense?
see
Where is Dryoxylon onoharaense found?
Range: native to Japan, adventive in NA, now widespread in se. US (DE-OH-AR to FL-e.TX) and spreading
What does Dryoxylon onoharaense eat?
The diet of the Dryoxylon onoharaense includes various hardwoods; recorded hosts: Acer sachharum, Liriodendron tulipifera, Populus deltoides, Quercus spp. ( Lightle et al. 2007 ).