Linogeraeus capillatus
This record describes Linogeraeus capillatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
recognized by the long first desmomere that is shared in the study area only by L. hospes, a species with a different rostrum. The male possesses straight, peg-shaped prosternal spines and blunt, distally flattened metatibial spines. The adventive L. urbanus has a similar color pattern, but differs in the above mentioned characters.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Linogeraeus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Apr-Oct
Geographic Range
e. US to se AZ (AZ-FL-MD-IA) to Brazil; W. Indies (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Poaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Linogeraeus capillatus (LeConte 1876)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Linogeraeus capillatus. 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 Linogeraeus capillatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Linogeraeus capillatus
What is Linogeraeus capillatus?
Linogeraeus capillatus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Linogeraeus capillatus?
2.6–4.3 mm
How do you identify Linogeraeus capillatus?
recognized by the long first desmomere that is shared in the study area only by L. hospes, a species with a different rostrum. The male possesses straight, peg-shaped prosternal spines and blunt, distally flattened metatibial spines. The adventive L. urbanus has a similar color pattern, but differs in the above mentioned characters.
Where is Linogeraeus capillatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Apr-Oct |
| Range | e. US to se AZ (AZ-FL-MD-IA) to Brazil; W. Indies (BG data) |
What does Linogeraeus capillatus eat?
The diet of the Linogeraeus capillatus includes hosts: Poaceae.