Laemosaccus clytrinoides
This record describes Laemosaccus clytrinoides (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type: Arizona: Cochise Co., Chiricahua Mts., E Turkey Creek, 6.5 mi. W Portal, 6400′, 31°54-55′N 109°15′W, 16.07.1981, H. A. Hespenheide, on Quercus sp. (USNM).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Mesoptiliinae
- Genus
- Laemosaccus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Mex. (Sonora) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults have been collected on Q. hypoleucoides and undetermined oaks, and on Phoradendron coryae Trel. (Santalaceae) on Quercus sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Laemosaccus clytrinoides Hespenheide 2019
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Laemosaccus clytrinoides. 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 Laemosaccus clytrinoides (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Laemosaccus clytrinoides
What is Laemosaccus clytrinoides?
Laemosaccus clytrinoides is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Laemosaccus clytrinoides?
2.25 to 3.70 mm
Where is Laemosaccus clytrinoides found?
Range: AZ / Mex. (Sonora) - Map
What does Laemosaccus clytrinoides eat?
The diet of the Laemosaccus clytrinoides includes Adults have been collected on Q. hypoleucoides and undetermined oaks, and on Phoradendron coryae Trel. (Santalaceae) on Quercus sp..