Eisonyx crassipes
This record describes Eisonyx crassipes (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. H. R. Burke, 2002 Type Locality: Tex.
Identification notes
Det. H. R. Burke, 2002
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Eisonyx
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sc US (NM-TX-KS) / e. Mex. (Veracruz) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) Widely dist. across western third of Texas. Known from single spmns in se. NM, s. KS, and e. Mex (Veracruz) ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: No confirmed hosts ( 3 )
Life History
KS spmn taken from a prairie dog burrow ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eisonyx crassipes LeConte, 1880
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eisonyx crassipes. 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 Eisonyx crassipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eisonyx crassipes
What is Eisonyx crassipes?
Eisonyx crassipes is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eisonyx crassipes?
Length: 3.7-6.3 ( 3 )
How do you identify Eisonyx crassipes?
Det. H. R. Burke, 2002
Where is Eisonyx crassipes found?
Range: sc US (NM-TX-KS) / e. Mex. (Veracruz) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) Widely dist. across western third of Texas. Known from single spmns in se. NM, s. KS, and e. Mex (Veracruz) ( 3 )
What does Eisonyx crassipes eat?
The diet of the Eisonyx crassipes includes No confirmed hosts ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Eisonyx crassipes?
KS spmn taken from a prairie dog burrow ( 3 )