Listronotus pallidus
This record describes Listronotus pallidus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A rare species, known only from 3 type specimens. --C.W. O'Brien, 2010
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cyclominae
- Tribe
- Listroderini
- Genus
- Listronotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX Gulf prairie: Nueces, Kenedy, and Cameron Counties (O'Brien 1981)
Seasonal Activity
Apr, Aug-Sep, Nov (O'Brien 1981),(BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: No host information is known (O'Brien 1981)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Listronotus pallidus O'Brien 1981
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Listronotus pallidus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Listronotus pallidus
What is Listronotus pallidus?
Listronotus pallidus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Listronotus pallidus?
Length (pronotum and elytron): 4.95 to 5.5 mm (based on 3 spmns) (O'Brien 1981)
Where is Listronotus pallidus found?
Range: s. TX Gulf prairie: Nueces, Kenedy, and Cameron Counties (O'Brien 1981)
What does Listronotus pallidus eat?
The diet of the Listronotus pallidus includes No host information is known (O'Brien 1981).
When is Listronotus pallidus active?
Listronotus pallidus: seasonal activity - Apr, Aug-Sep, Nov (O'Brien 1981),(BG data).