Eugnamptus puncticeps
This record describes Eugnamptus puncticeps (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Interspaces almost flat; strial punctures round, less crowded; head strongly punctured; front more or less sulcate; testaceous, elytra sometimes piceous black or clouded. Type Locality: Illinois
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
e. US (MA-FL to NE-TX) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , uncommonly reported
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: winged sumac ( Rhus copallinum , Anacardiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eugnamptus puncticeps LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eugnamptus puncticeps. 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 puncticeps (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnamptus puncticeps
What is Eugnamptus puncticeps?
Eugnamptus puncticeps is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eugnamptus puncticeps?
2.9-4.3 mm , This species is the smallest before the writer.
How do you identify Eugnamptus puncticeps?
last key couplet: Interspaces almost flat; strial punctures round, less crowded; head strongly punctured; front more or less sulcate; testaceous, elytra sometimes piceous black or clouded.
Where is Eugnamptus puncticeps found?
Range: e. US (MA-FL to NE-TX) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , uncommonly reported
What does Eugnamptus puncticeps eat?
The diet of the Eugnamptus puncticeps includes Host: winged sumac ( Rhus copallinum , Anacardiaceae).
When is Eugnamptus puncticeps active?
Eugnamptus puncticeps: seasonal activity - Jun-Aug.