White Clover Weevil
Ischnopterapion virens
This record describes Ischnopterapion virens (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Apioninae
- Tribe
- Oxystomatini
- Genus
- Ischnopterapion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA (NS‒QC‒VA) ( map )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: various Fabaceae, clover ( Trifolium ) strongly preferred; larvae mine stems towards roots
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ischnopterapion (Chlorapion) virens (Herbst 1797)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ischnopterapion virens. 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 White Clover Weevil (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About White Clover Weevil
How big is White Clover Weevil?
1.8‒2.6 mm
How do you identify White Clover Weevil?
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Where is White Clover Weevil found?
Range: native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA (NS‒QC‒VA) ( map )
What does White Clover Weevil eat?
The diet of the White Clover Weevil includes hosts: various Fabaceae, clover ( Trifolium ) strongly preferred; larvae mine stems towards roots.