Eugonus bicolor
This record describes Eugonus bicolor (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eugonus bicolor is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Eugonus bicolor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugonus bicolor.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Tribe
- Basitropidini
- Genus
- Eugonus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ (Cochise & Santa Cruz Cos.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eugonus bicolor Valentine 1972
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eugonus bicolor. 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 Eugonus bicolor (2)
Photo credits: (c) Mark Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Brown | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eugonus bicolor
What is Eugonus bicolor?
Eugonus bicolor is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eugonus bicolor?
5.0‒7.25 mm
Where is Eugonus bicolor found?
Range: AZ (Cochise & Santa Cruz Cos.)