Eubulus parochus
This record describes Eubulus parochus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Most individuals are easily recognized by their larger size but small specimens are difficult to separate from larger E. bisignatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Cryptorhynchini
- Genus
- Eubulus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on freshly downed limbs or small branches of butternut; larvae mine beneath the bark in the outer cambium and sapwood
Geographic Range
ne. US & adjacent Canada (NB-NC to ON-IL)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eubulus parochus (Herbst 1797)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eubulus parochus. 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 Eubulus parochus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eubulus parochus
What is Eubulus parochus?
Eubulus parochus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eubulus parochus?
4.8–6.5 mm
How do you identify Eubulus parochus?
Most individuals are easily recognized by their larger size but small specimens are difficult to separate from larger E. bisignatus
Where is Eubulus parochus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on freshly downed limbs or small branches of butternut; larvae mine beneath the bark in the outer cambium and sapwood |
| Range | ne. US & adjacent Canada (NB-NC to ON-IL) |