Gnathotrichus pilosus
This record describes Gnathotrichus pilosus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
quite hairy unlike most other N. Amer. Gnathotrichus . (comment: Rick Buss, 2010)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Corthylini
- Genus
- Gnathotrichus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s CA to w TX, NV / Mex: DGO - T. Atkinson
Diet and Behavior
Diet: of the 47 N. Amer. records Atkinson references, only 3 have host data: Quercus Pinus
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gnathotrichus pilosus. 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 Gnathotrichus pilosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Gnathotrichus pilosus
What is Gnathotrichus pilosus?
Gnathotrichus pilosus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Gnathotrichus pilosus?
quite hairy unlike most other N. Amer. Gnathotrichus . (comment: Rick Buss, 2010)
Where is Gnathotrichus pilosus found?
Range: s CA to w TX, NV / Mex: DGO - T. Atkinson
What does Gnathotrichus pilosus eat?
The diet of the Gnathotrichus pilosus includes of the 47 N. Amer. records Atkinson references, only 3 have host data: Quercus Pinus.