Himatolabus pubescens
This record describes Himatolabus pubescens (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Attelabidae (Leaf Rolling Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Attelabinae
- Genus
- Himatolabus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA to AZ (NS‒MB to AL‒AZ) / n.Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Adults active mostly in summer , as early as mid-March in c.TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: oak, alder, hazelnut, rosemallow
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Himatolabus pubescens (Say 1826)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Himatolabus pubescens. 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 Himatolabus pubescens (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Himatolabus pubescens
How big is Himatolabus pubescens?
4.0‒7.2 mm
Where is Himatolabus pubescens found?
Range: e. NA to AZ (NS‒MB to AL‒AZ) / n.Mex. - Map
What does Himatolabus pubescens eat?
The diet of the Himatolabus pubescens includes Hosts: oak, alder, hazelnut, rosemallow.
When is Himatolabus pubescens active?
Himatolabus pubescens: seasonal activity - Adults active mostly in summer , as early as mid-March in c.TX.