Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus
This record describes Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Described from five more or less perfect specimens taken from the stomach of a meadow lark, Sturnella magna negleda , which was shot at Navasota, Texas, December 12, 1907 in an open prairie by Mr. V. Bailey. (Biological Survey, No. 57705.) The unusual appearance of this insect has led me to call it ornithodorus , meaning a gift from the birds.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Naupactini
- Genus
- Glaphyrometopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OK‒TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus Pierce 1913
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus. 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 Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus
What is Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus?
Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus?
4.5‒5 mm
Where is Glaphyrometopus ornithodorus found?
Range: OK‒TX - Map