Gymnognathus chiricahuae
This record describes Gymnognathus chiricahuae (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Onion Saddle, Chiricahua Mts., Ariz. VIII-2-52, DJ & JNK. in (OSU). Allotype same data in (OSU). Fifteen paratypes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Genus
- Gymnognathus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se AZ - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Beaten by DJ & JNK. from oak ( Quercus sp.) at approximately 8000 feet in the Chiricahua Mts.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gymnognathus chiricahuae Sleeper 1954
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gymnognathus chiricahuae. 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 Gymnognathus chiricahuae (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Gymnognathus chiricahuae
What is Gymnognathus chiricahuae?
Gymnognathus chiricahuae is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Gymnognathus chiricahuae?
Length 5.6 mm
Where is Gymnognathus chiricahuae found?
Range: se AZ - Map
What does Gymnognathus chiricahuae eat?
The diet of the Gymnognathus chiricahuae includes Beaten by DJ & JNK. from oak ( Quercus sp.) at approximately 8000 feet in the Chiricahua Mts..
When is Gymnognathus chiricahuae active?
Gymnognathus chiricahuae: seasonal activity - Jul-Aug.