Hazel Leaf-roller
Apoderus coryli
This record describes Apoderus coryli (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This beetle has red elytra and a black head which narrows at the rear forming a distinct neck. This species is relatively easy to identify and is unlikely to be confused with anything else. However a photo is required to confirm your record. Larvae feed in rolled up leaves of hazel, which the adult female cuts and prepares. Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
Wikipedia reference for Apoderus coryli: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apoderus_coryli.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Attelabidae
- Genus
- Apoderus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On Hazel.
Seasonal Activity
May to July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae feed in rolled up leaves of hazel, which the adult female cuts and prepares.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Apoderus coryli. 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 Hazel Leaf-roller (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Hazel Leaf-roller
What is Hazel Leaf-roller?
Hazel Leaf-roller (Apoderus coryli) is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Hazel Leaf-roller found?
Habitat: On Hazel.
When is Hazel Leaf-roller active?
Hazel Leaf-roller: seasonal activity - May to July..
What is the life cycle of a Hazel Leaf-roller?
Larvae feed in rolled up leaves of hazel, which the adult female cuts and prepares.