Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi
This record describes Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotum lacking transversal band, elytral outer band mottled Det. M. A. Quinn, 2012
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
Geographic Range
sc. US and coastal se. US (SC-FL to OK-TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults feed externally on foliage, and larvae feed on nitrogen-fixing root nodules of several spp. of Sesbania (Fabaceae) ( 3 ) Large numbers of adults overwinter under loose bark of standing trees. ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi. 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 rosenschoeldi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi
What is Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi?
Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi?
pronotum lacking transversal band, elytral outer band mottled Det. M. A. Quinn, 2012
Where is Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi found?
Range: sc. US and coastal se. US (SC-FL to OK-TX) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi?
Adults feed externally on foliage, and larvae feed on nitrogen-fixing root nodules of several spp. of Sesbania (Fabaceae) ( 3 ) Large numbers of adults overwinter under loose bark of standing trees. ( 3 )