Laemosaccus obrieni
This record describes Laemosaccus obrieni (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
among the two eastern spp., obrieni is usually smaller than L. nephele ; has smaller posthumeral spots (not reaching elytral base or lateral margin) and finer pronotal punctures confluent on anterior half (vs coarser, separate punctures in L. nephele )
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
ON & e. US (MA─FL to MO─KS─TX); the population in NM─w.TX & Mexico may or may not be conspecific
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reared from many Quercus spp., Castanea dentata , hickory; adults feed on these trees, too, also recorded on Cercocarpus sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Laemosaccus obrieni Hespenheide 2019
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Laemosaccus obrieni. 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 obrieni (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Laemosaccus obrieni
What is Laemosaccus obrieni?
Laemosaccus obrieni is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Laemosaccus obrieni?
2.2─3.8 mm
How do you identify Laemosaccus obrieni?
among the two eastern spp., obrieni is usually smaller than L. nephele ; has smaller posthumeral spots (not reaching elytral base or lateral margin) and finer pronotal punctures confluent on anterior half (vs coarser, separate punctures in L. nephele )
Where is Laemosaccus obrieni found?
Range: ON & e. US (MA─FL to MO─KS─TX); the population in NM─w.TX & Mexico may or may not be conspecific
What does Laemosaccus obrieni eat?
The diet of the Laemosaccus obrieni includes reared from many Quercus spp., Castanea dentata , hickory; adults feed on these trees, too, also recorded on Cercocarpus sp..