Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil
Goniocloeus bimaculatus
This record describes Goniocloeus bimaculatus (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Goniocloeus bimaculatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Goniocloeus bimaculatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goniocloeus bimaculatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Tribe
- Platyrhinini
- Genus
- Goniocloeus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (s.TX-n.FL-ON-WI) / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
on various fungi
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Goniocloeus bimaculatus (Olivier 1795)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Goniocloeus bimaculatus. 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 Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil (5)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug | (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) Joshua Doby, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joshua Doby | (c) tjmc, all rights reserved | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil
What is Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil?
Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil (Goniocloeus bimaculatus) is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil found?
Range: e US (s.TX-n.FL-ON-WI) / Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Apical-spotted Fungus Weevil?
on various fungi