Cypress Weevil
Eudociminus mannerheimii
This record describes Eudociminus mannerheimii (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Molytinae
- Tribe
- Hylobiini
- Genus
- Eudociminus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
wider coastal plain, plus c. Mex.
Geographic Range
e.TX to FL to NY, AR / also c. Mex. - Map , mostly se. costal states
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Cupressaceae, incl. bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum ), pond cypress ( T. ascendens ), Montezuma Cypress ( Taxodium mucronatum ), Japanese cedar ( Cryptomeria sp.), Leyland cypress (X Cupressocyparis leylandii ), arborvitae ( Thuja sp.); possibly Atlantic white cedar ( Chamaecyparis thyoides ) and Atlantic red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eudociminus mannerheimii. 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 Cypress Weevil (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Matt Bertone
Frequently Asked Questions About Cypress Weevil
How big is Cypress Weevil?
10.5-17.0 mm
Where is Cypress Weevil found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | wider coastal plain, plus c. Mex. |
| Range | e.TX to FL to NY, AR / also c. Mex. - Map , mostly se. costal states |
What does Cypress Weevil eat?
The diet of the Cypress Weevil includes Hosts: Cupressaceae, incl. bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum ), pond cypress ( T. ascendens ), Montezuma Cypress ( Taxodium mucronatum ), Japanese cedar ( Cryptomeria sp.), Leyland cypress (X Cupressocyparis leylandii ), arborvitae ( Thuja sp.); possibly Atlantic white cedar ( Chamaecyparis thyoides ) and Atlantic red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana ).