Laemosaccus vaurieae 0
Laemosaccus vaurieae
This record describes Laemosaccus vaurieae (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplets: Species usually >4 mm; with conspicuous, strong teeth on elytral intervals 3 at middle and 5 beyond middle; rostrum 1.5X as long as depth of eyes; aedeagus tapering, acute, with black central region. Anterior surface of rostrum glabrous, abdominal tergite 7 glabrous at middle, with tuft of semi-erect setae at apex Holotype: Arizona: Cochise Co., Pinery Cyn., Chiricahua Mts., below Onion Saddle, 7200′, 31°56′N 109°16′W, 25.06.1999, H. A. Hespenheide, on leaves of Quercus gambelli Nutt. (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-NM
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults collected on Q. gambelli and undetermined oaks, and on Pinus chihuahuana (= Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana ) (Pinaceae).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Laemosaccus vaurieae Hespenheide, 2019
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Laemosaccus vaurieae. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laemosaccus vaurieae 0
What is Laemosaccus vaurieae 0?
Laemosaccus vaurieae 0 (Laemosaccus vaurieae) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Laemosaccus vaurieae 0?
Length 5.15 mm
How do you identify Laemosaccus vaurieae 0?
last key couplets: Species usually >4 mm; with conspicuous, strong teeth on elytral intervals 3 at middle and 5 beyond middle; rostrum 1.5X as long as depth of eyes; aedeagus tapering, acute, with black central region. Anterior surface of rostrum glabrous, abdominal tergite 7 glabrous at middle, with tuft of semi-erect setae at apex
Where is Laemosaccus vaurieae 0 found?
Range: AZ-NM
What is the life cycle of a Laemosaccus vaurieae 0?
Adults collected on Q. gambelli and undetermined oaks, and on Pinus chihuahuana (= Pinus leiophylla var. chihuahuana ) (Pinaceae).