Head-clipping Weevil
Haplorhynchites aeneus
This record describes Haplorhynchites aeneus (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Black, with faint bronze luster and often dull reddish-brown elytra (in teneral specimens); body covered with long dark setae; fairly constant morphologically over its range and easily separated by color & luster Det. C. W. O'Brien, 2010 the most common and widespread species of the genus
Wikipedia reference for Haplorhynchites aeneus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haplorhynchites_aeneus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Attelabidae (Leaf Rolling Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Rhynchitinae
- Tribe
- Rhynchitini
- Genus
- Haplorhynchites
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
throughout e. NA north to ON-SK - Map (the only eastern sp. of the genus)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: aeneus = 'bronze-colored'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Haplorhynchites aeneus. 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 Head-clipping Weevil (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tom Bentley; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Head-clipping Weevil
What is Head-clipping Weevil?
Head-clipping Weevil (Haplorhynchites aeneus) is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Head-clipping Weevil?
3.9-6.6 mm
How do you identify Head-clipping Weevil?
Black, with faint bronze luster and often dull reddish-brown elytra (in teneral specimens); body covered with long dark setae; fairly constant morphologically over its range and easily separated by color & luster Det. C. W. O'Brien, 2010
Where is Head-clipping Weevil found?
Range: throughout e. NA north to ON-SK - Map (the only eastern sp. of the genus)