Lignyodes bischoffi
This record describes Lignyodes bischoffi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. B. Mathison, 2010
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
e. NA (NB-GA to ON-MT-TX) - Map , mostly absent from se US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: ash ( Fraxinus spp., Oleaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lignyodes bischoffi (Blatchley 1916)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lignyodes bischoffi. 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 bischoffi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Lignyodes bischoffi
How big is Lignyodes bischoffi?
2.8-4.3 mm
How do you identify Lignyodes bischoffi?
Det. B. Mathison, 2010
Where is Lignyodes bischoffi found?
Range: e. NA (NB-GA to ON-MT-TX) - Map , mostly absent from se US
What does Lignyodes bischoffi eat?
The diet of the Lignyodes bischoffi includes ash ( Fraxinus spp., Oleaceae).