Lignyodes ligustricolus
This record describes Lignyodes ligustricolus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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. TX ( 3 ) ( 4 ) (BG data)
Seasonal Activity
Sept-Oct (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae develop in seeds of plants of the genus Forestiera (Oleaceae) (Clark 1980)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: ligustricolus (L). Ligustrum -inhabiting
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lignyodes ligustricolus. 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 ligustricolus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset
Frequently Asked Questions About Lignyodes ligustricolus
Where is Lignyodes ligustricolus found?
Range: e. TX ( 3 ) ( 4 ) (BG data)
What does Lignyodes ligustricolus eat?
The diet of the Lignyodes ligustricolus includes Larvae develop in seeds of plants of the genus Forestiera (Oleaceae) (Clark 1980).
When is Lignyodes ligustricolus active?
Lignyodes ligustricolus: seasonal activity - Sept-Oct (BG data).