Eugnamptus pallidus
This record describes Eugnamptus pallidus (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Head and thorax finely punctured, front sulcate; color pale testaceous. Type Locality: Huachuca Mts., Arizona A specimen from Texas (Belfrage) seems to fit the description of this species. , note Belfrage was mostly active in c.TX
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Attelabidae (Leaf Rolling Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Rhynchitinae
- Tribe
- Rhynchitini
- Genus
- Eugnamptus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, w. TX - Map , uncommon
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eugnamptus pallidus Schaeffer 1908
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eugnamptus pallidus. 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 Eugnamptus pallidus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnamptus pallidus
What is Eugnamptus pallidus?
Eugnamptus pallidus is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eugnamptus pallidus?
4.3─5.4 mm
How do you identify Eugnamptus pallidus?
last key couplet: Head and thorax finely punctured, front sulcate; color pale testaceous.
Where is Eugnamptus pallidus found?
Range: AZ, w. TX - Map , uncommon