Idiostethus subcalvus
This record describes Idiostethus subcalvus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Idiostethus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
MI‒MO‒VA‒SC
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Hydrophyllum appendiculatum and Phacelia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Idiostethus subcalvus (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Idiostethus subcalvus. 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 Idiostethus subcalvus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiostethus subcalvus
How big is Idiostethus subcalvus?
1.8‒2.5 mm
How do you identify Idiostethus subcalvus?
Holotype
Where is Idiostethus subcalvus found?
Range: MI‒MO‒VA‒SC
What does Idiostethus subcalvus eat?
The diet of the Idiostethus subcalvus includes on Hydrophyllum appendiculatum and Phacelia.