Leaf-Rolling Weevil
Homoeolabus analis
This record describes Homoeolabus analis (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Claws connate, forelegs enlarged, body glabrous except for a few scattered fine, erect setae, profemora unarmed. Scutellar striole present. Males with longer temples on the head than females and with only 1 uncus or apical spur on the tibiae. Females have 2.
Wikipedia reference for Homoeolabus analis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homoeolabus_analis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Attelabidae (Leaf Rolling Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Attelabinae
- Genus
- Homoeolabus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (QC‒FL to SK‒TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: oaks ( Quercus spp.) ; sand live oak ( Q. geminata ) is favored in FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Homoeolabus analis (Illiger 1794)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Homoeolabus analis. 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 Leaf-Rolling Weevil (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Leaf-Rolling Weevil
What is Leaf-Rolling Weevil?
Leaf-Rolling Weevil (Homoeolabus analis) is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Leaf-Rolling Weevil?
5‒6 mm
How do you identify Leaf-Rolling Weevil?
Claws connate, forelegs enlarged, body glabrous except for a few scattered fine, erect setae, profemora unarmed. Scutellar striole present. Males with longer temples on the head than females and with only 1 uncus or apical spur on the tibiae. Females have 2.
Where is Leaf-Rolling Weevil found?
Range: e.NA (QC‒FL to SK‒TX)
What does Leaf-Rolling Weevil eat?
The diet of the Leaf-Rolling Weevil includes hosts: oaks ( Quercus spp.) ; sand live oak ( Q. geminata ) is favored in FL.