Lignyodes baboquivariensis
This record describes Lignyodes baboquivariensis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
nearer L. pallidus (LeConte) than any other congener, differs in shape, vestiture, yellow humeral areas, elytral tubercles, form and vestiture of protibiae Type Locality: Presumido Pass, Baboquivari Mts., Ariz., VII-12, in E. L. Sleeper Collection.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Tychiini
- Genus
- Lignyodes (Ash Seed Weevils)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so.AZ, w.TX - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lignyodes baboquivariensis. 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 Lignyodes baboquivariensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lignyodes baboquivariensis
What is Lignyodes baboquivariensis?
Lignyodes baboquivariensis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lignyodes baboquivariensis?
3.5-4.1 mm
How do you identify Lignyodes baboquivariensis?
nearer L. pallidus (LeConte) than any other congener, differs in shape, vestiture, yellow humeral areas, elytral tubercles, form and vestiture of protibiae
Where is Lignyodes baboquivariensis found?
Range: so.AZ, w.TX - Map