Eugnamptus striatus
This record describes Eugnamptus striatus (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily recognized by the bicolored body, round deeply impressed striae and the strongly convex elytral intervals Det. Jeff Eickwort, 2024 Type Locality: Haulover, Brevard County, Florida; Messrs. Hubbard and Schwarz.
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
endemic to FL - Map , but Auburn University Museum of Natural History reposts several records from Alabma
Seasonal Activity
mostly May-Apr
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eugnamptus striatus LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eugnamptus striatus. 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 striatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugnamptus striatus
What is Eugnamptus striatus?
Eugnamptus striatus is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Eugnamptus striatus?
easily recognized by the bicolored body, round deeply impressed striae and the strongly convex elytral intervals Det. Jeff Eickwort, 2024
Where is Eugnamptus striatus found?
Range: endemic to FL - Map , but Auburn University Museum of Natural History reposts several records from Alabma
When is Eugnamptus striatus active?
Eugnamptus striatus: seasonal activity - mostly May-Apr.