Haplorhynchites eximius
This record describes Haplorhynchites eximius (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type spcimen varies greatly in size, sculpture of rostrum & head, and color (metallic green, tinged with gold or rosy-bronze, to a deep blue-green or purple)
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
NV‒ AZ to NE‒TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded hosts: Viguiera stenoloba in NM, Coreopsis sp. in NE, Thelesperma gracilia in CO & AZ (Asteraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Haplorhynchites eximius (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Haplorhynchites eximius. 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 Haplorhynchites eximius (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ron M.; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Haplorhynchites eximius
What is Haplorhynchites eximius?
Haplorhynchites eximius is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Haplorhynchites eximius?
2.8‒4.9 mm
How do you identify Haplorhynchites eximius?
Type spcimen varies greatly in size, sculpture of rostrum & head, and color (metallic green, tinged with gold or rosy-bronze, to a deep blue-green or purple)
Where is Haplorhynchites eximius found?
Range: NV‒ AZ to NE‒TX
What does Haplorhynchites eximius eat?
The diet of the Haplorhynchites eximius includes recorded hosts: Viguiera stenoloba in NM, Coreopsis sp. in NE, Thelesperma gracilia in CO & AZ (Asteraceae).