Larinus turbinatus
This record describes Larinus turbinatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Larinus turbinatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larinus_turbinatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lixinae
- Tribe
- Lixini
- Genus
- Larinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to w.Palaearctic (Europe to C.Asia) , inadvertently introduced in NA and established in the northeast (QC‒VA) (Dumont & Tonnancour 2019) and possibly WI & ON (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: thistles ( Carduus nutans, Cirsium spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Larinus turbinatus Gyllenhal 1836
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Larinus turbinatus. 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 Larinus turbinatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Larinus turbinatus
How big is Larinus turbinatus?
4‒9 mm
Where is Larinus turbinatus found?
Range: native to w.Palaearctic (Europe to C.Asia) , inadvertently introduced in NA and established in the northeast (QC‒VA) (Dumont & Tonnancour 2019) and possibly WI & ON (BG data)
What does Larinus turbinatus eat?
The diet of the Larinus turbinatus includes thistles ( Carduus nutans, Cirsium spp.).