Eucalandra mexicana
This record describes Eucalandra mexicana (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Last couplet: Pronotum (Fig. 7) deeply, very densely and uniformly punctate; body lacking any broad flat scales; elytra with intervals deeply, densely uniformly punctate; front tibia with subapical tooth similar in size and form to apical tooth Type Locality: Mexico, Hidalgo, Zacualtipan, Hoge
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dryophthorinae
- Tribe
- Rhynchophorini
- Genus
- Eucalandra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.TX (Brewster Co.) / c.Mex. (Hidalgo, Guerrero, Oaxaca) - Map , uncommon, known from only a very few spmns
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Eucalandra weevils are asso. w/ bamboos , possibly on giand reed ( Arundo donax , Poaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eucalandra mexicana (Champion), comb. n.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eucalandra mexicana. 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 Eucalandra mexicana
What is Eucalandra mexicana?
Eucalandra mexicana is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eucalandra mexicana?
Length 6.7–8.7 mm
How do you identify Eucalandra mexicana?
Last couplet: Pronotum (Fig. 7) deeply, very densely and uniformly punctate; body lacking any broad flat scales; elytra with intervals deeply, densely uniformly punctate; front tibia with subapical tooth similar in size and form to apical tooth
Where is Eucalandra mexicana found?
Range: w.TX (Brewster Co.) / c.Mex. (Hidalgo, Guerrero, Oaxaca) - Map , uncommon, known from only a very few spmns
What is the life cycle of a Eucalandra mexicana?
Eucalandra weevils are asso. w/ bamboos , possibly on giand reed ( Arundo donax , Poaceae)