Eisonyx picipes 0
Eisonyx picipes
This record describes Eisonyx picipes (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body distinctly widest at middle (Fig. 12); hypomeron not carinate, with punctures nearly round; elytral striae deepest and most distinct basally Described from one specimen collected at Nashville, Tennessee, in September in a strawberry field. One other specimen is at hand, collected also at Nashville, Tennessee, August 4-15, 1897, by Prof. H. F. Wickham. It measures just 2-5 mm. but it differs in no important structural characteristics from the type. Since the above was written Mr. G. G. Ainslie has collected several specimens at Nashville at roots of an aster.
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
IA, TN (Nashville) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Sept
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eisonyx picipes Pierce, 1917
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eisonyx picipes. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eisonyx picipes 0
What is Eisonyx picipes 0?
Eisonyx picipes 0 (Eisonyx picipes) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eisonyx picipes 0?
Size 3.75 mm (Type)
How do you identify Eisonyx picipes 0?
Body distinctly widest at middle (Fig. 12); hypomeron not carinate, with punctures nearly round; elytral striae deepest and most distinct basally
Where is Eisonyx picipes 0 found?
Range: IA, TN (Nashville) - Map
When is Eisonyx picipes 0 active?
Eisonyx picipes 0: seasonal activity - Aug-Sept.