Eugnamptus sheila 0
Eugnamptus sheila
This record describes Eugnamptus sheila (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
bicolored; head (including rostrum), prothorax, scutellum, and mesothorax yellowish to reddish-orange; all other parts brownish-black; base of prothorax, scutellum, mesothorax and rostrum variably darkened; some times with dark line along frontal channel; elytra faintly bluish-black to naked eye Type locality: 12 mi. N. Presidio, 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
se.AZ to Trans-Pecos - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eugnamptus sheila Hamilton 1990
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eugnamptus sheila. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnamptus sheila 0
What is Eugnamptus sheila 0?
Eugnamptus sheila 0 (Eugnamptus sheila) is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Eugnamptus sheila 0?
bicolored; head (including rostrum), prothorax, scutellum, and mesothorax yellowish to reddish-orange; all other parts brownish-black; base of prothorax, scutellum, mesothorax and rostrum variably darkened; some times with dark line along frontal channel; elytra faintly bluish-black to naked eye
Where is Eugnamptus sheila 0 found?
Range: se.AZ to Trans-Pecos - Map