Eugnamptus punctatus
This record describes Eugnamptus punctatus (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head strongly punctured; elytral interspaces convex, not wider than the striae; prothorax strongly punctured, medially depressed or sulcate. Black, thorax red, elytra nigrocoeruleous, typical variety, female. Entirely black, elytra nigrocoeruleous, var. niger , female. Type Locality: Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona, May 25 (Hubbard and Schwarz), taken on Quercus hypoleuca . [ Quercus hypoleucoides ?]
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
sw. US (AZ to w. TX) & nw. Mex. - Map , esp. extreme se. AZ
Seasonal Activity
May-Sep in AZ; mostly Jun-Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on oaks
Life History
comes to lights
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eugnamptus punctatus Pierce 1913
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eugnamptus punctatus. 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 punctatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnamptus punctatus
What is Eugnamptus punctatus?
Eugnamptus punctatus is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eugnamptus punctatus?
3.3-5.1 mm
How do you identify Eugnamptus punctatus?
Head strongly punctured; elytral interspaces convex, not wider than the striae; prothorax strongly punctured, medially depressed or sulcate. Black, thorax red, elytra nigrocoeruleous, typical variety, female. Entirely black, elytra nigrocoeruleous, var. niger , female.
Where is Eugnamptus punctatus found?
Range: sw. US (AZ to w. TX) & nw. Mex. - Map , esp. extreme se. AZ
What does Eugnamptus punctatus eat?
The diet of the Eugnamptus punctatus includes on oaks.
When is Eugnamptus punctatus active?
Eugnamptus punctatus: seasonal activity - May-Sep in AZ; mostly Jun-Jul.
What is the life cycle of a Eugnamptus punctatus?
comes to lights