Eudiagogus pulcher
This record describes Eudiagogus pulcher (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum with transversal pale band. Outer elytral band linear, branched to side in about middle:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Eudiagogini
- Genus
- Eudiagogus (Sesbania Clown Weevils)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
wetland margins ( 4 )
Geographic Range
sw, se US (se CA-sw AZ, s.OK-AR-TX-w.FL) to Costa Rica - Map , mostly across e. & s. TX
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults feed externally on foliage, and larvae feed on nitrogen-fixing root nodules of several spp. of Sesbania (Fabaceae) ( 5 ) ; adults overwinter in numbers under loose bark of standing trees ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eudiagogus pulcher Fåhraeus 1840
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eudiagogus pulcher. 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 Eudiagogus pulcher (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Eudiagogus pulcher
What is Eudiagogus pulcher?
Eudiagogus pulcher is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eudiagogus pulcher?
5-8 mm
How do you identify Eudiagogus pulcher?
Pronotum with transversal pale band. Outer elytral band linear, branched to side in about middle:
Where is Eudiagogus pulcher found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | wetland margins ( 4 ) |
| Range | sw, se US (se CA-sw AZ, s.OK-AR-TX-w.FL) to Costa Rica - Map , mostly across e. & s. TX |
What is the life cycle of a Eudiagogus pulcher?
Adults feed externally on foliage, and larvae feed on nitrogen-fixing root nodules of several spp. of Sesbania (Fabaceae) ( 5 ) ; adults overwinter in numbers under loose bark of standing trees ( 5 )