Euwallacea interjectus
This record describes Euwallacea interjectus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in the Western Hemisphere: FL 2011 ( Rabaglia 2011 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Xyleborini
- Genus
- Euwallacea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to S/SE Asia, adventive in NA (GA-FL)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: highly polyphagous
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euwallacea interjectus (Blandford 1894)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euwallacea interjectus. 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 Euwallacea interjectus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Euwallacea interjectus
What is Euwallacea interjectus?
Euwallacea interjectus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Euwallacea interjectus found?
Range: native to S/SE Asia, adventive in NA (GA-FL)
What does Euwallacea interjectus eat?
The diet of the Euwallacea interjectus includes highly polyphagous.