Milfoil weevil
Euhrychiopsis lecontei
This record describes Euhrychiopsis lecontei (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The species lives submerged in standing, or slow running waters.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Ceutorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Phytobiini
- Genus
- Euhrychiopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
much of NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Water milfoil ( Myriophyllum spp.), occasionally on Potamogeton
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euhrychiopsis lecontei (Dietz 1896)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euhrychiopsis lecontei. 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 Milfoil weevil (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Milfoil weevil
What is Milfoil weevil?
Milfoil weevil (Euhrychiopsis lecontei) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Milfoil weevil found?
Range: much of NA
What does Milfoil weevil eat?
The diet of the Milfoil weevil includes Water milfoil ( Myriophyllum spp.), occasionally on Potamogeton.