Gerstaeckeria hubbardi
This record describes Gerstaeckeria hubbardi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytral color pattern predominantly black and white; length 7.5 to 9.5 mm; elytra nearly twice as wide as pronotum Det. R.E. Woodruff Type Locality: Crescent City, Florida
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Cryptorhynchini
- Genus
- Gerstaeckeria (Cactus Weevils)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AL-FL-GA - Map , mostly peninsular FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gerstaeckeria hubbardi (LeConte) Orig. Comb: Acalles hubbardi LeConte 1880
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gerstaeckeria hubbardi. 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 Gerstaeckeria hubbardi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Gerstaeckeria hubbardi
What is Gerstaeckeria hubbardi?
Gerstaeckeria hubbardi is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Gerstaeckeria hubbardi?
Length: 7.5 to 9.5 mm
How do you identify Gerstaeckeria hubbardi?
Elytral color pattern predominantly black and white; length 7.5 to 9.5 mm; elytra nearly twice as wide as pronotum Det. R.E. Woodruff
Where is Gerstaeckeria hubbardi found?
Range: AL-FL-GA - Map , mostly peninsular FL