Fallapion robustum
This record describes Fallapion robustum (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
habitus photos
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Apioninae
- Tribe
- Piezotrachelini
- Genus
- Fallapion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
SK‒AB, c. US (OH‒MI‒IA‒CO to SC‒LA‒TX) & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Xanthium ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fallapion robustum (Smith 1884)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Fallapion robustum. 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 Fallapion robustum
How big is Fallapion robustum?
2.0‒3.0 mm
How do you identify Fallapion robustum?
habitus photos
Where is Fallapion robustum found?
Range: SK‒AB, c. US (OH‒MI‒IA‒CO to SC‒LA‒TX) & Mexico
What does Fallapion robustum eat?
The diet of the Fallapion robustum includes hosts: Xanthium ( 3 ) ( 4 ).