Eutrichapion cavifrons 0
Eutrichapion cavifrons
This record describes Eutrichapion cavifrons (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily distinguished by the very deep impression on frons • Holotype • habitus photos
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Apioninae
- Tribe
- Oxystomatini
- Genus
- Eutrichapion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w NA (BC‒CA to AB‒MT‒UT)
Seasonal Activity
Feb‒Sep
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reared from flower buds of wild pea ( Lathyrus sulphureus ); adults occur on flowers and foliage of Lathyrus and Vicia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eutrichapion cavifrons (LeConte 1857)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eutrichapion cavifrons. 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 Eutrichapion cavifrons 0
What is Eutrichapion cavifrons 0?
Eutrichapion cavifrons 0 (Eutrichapion cavifrons) is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eutrichapion cavifrons 0?
1.6‒2.5 mm
How do you identify Eutrichapion cavifrons 0?
easily distinguished by the very deep impression on frons • Holotype • habitus photos
Where is Eutrichapion cavifrons 0 found?
Range: w NA (BC‒CA to AB‒MT‒UT)
What does Eutrichapion cavifrons 0 eat?
The diet of the Eutrichapion cavifrons 0 includes reared from flower buds of wild pea ( Lathyrus sulphureus ); adults occur on flowers and foliage of Lathyrus and Vicia.
When is Eutrichapion cavifrons 0 active?
Eutrichapion cavifrons 0: seasonal activity - Feb‒Sep.