Fallapion texanum
This record describes Fallapion texanum (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Black. |
| Head | Head densely and coarsely punctured; antennae as before, thorax densely and coarsely punctured with an evident impressed line. |
| Elytra | Elytra regularly ovate, humeri scarcely prominent, striae distinct, punctures evident, intervals moderate, smooth, convex. Beneath, sternum moderately, thorax coarsely punctured. One of our small species and the smallest in this subsection, and there fore easily recognizable. |
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
OK-TX
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Fallapion texanum. 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 Fallapion texanum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Fallapion texanum
What is Fallapion texanum?
Fallapion texanum is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Fallapion texanum?
1 mm
How do you identify Fallapion texanum?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Black. |
| Head | Head densely and coarsely punctured; antennae as before, thorax densely and coarsely punctured with an evident impressed line. |
| Elytra | Elytra regularly ovate, humeri scarcely prominent, striae distinct, punctures evident, intervals moderate, smooth, convex. Beneath, sternum moderately, thorax coarsely punctured. One of our small species and the smallest in this subsection, and there fore easily recognizable. |
Where is Fallapion texanum found?
Range: OK-TX