Lymantes nadineae
This record describes Lymantes nadineae (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eyes fully lacking, ocular swelling not evident. Allotype female (CMNC), Travis County, Tooth Cave, 19 May 1965, T. C. Barr. Type Locality: Texas: Williamson County, Electro-Mag Cave, 27 Dec 2006, P. Paquin, C. Crawford, K. White, found dead on a flowstone. Texas considers this a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Molytinae
- Tribe
- Lymantini
- Genus
- Lymantes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
endemic to caves in c TX (Bexar, Travis and Williamson Counties)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Immatures and other details of biology are unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lymantes nadineae Anderson 2009
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lymantes nadineae. 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 Lymantes nadineae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Blaine Mathison; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lymantes nadineae
What is Lymantes nadineae?
Lymantes nadineae is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lymantes nadineae?
length 3.5 mm - Male length 3.8–5.0 mm - female
How do you identify Lymantes nadineae?
Eyes fully lacking, ocular swelling not evident. Allotype female (CMNC), Travis County, Tooth Cave, 19 May 1965, T. C. Barr.
Where is Lymantes nadineae found?
Range: endemic to caves in c TX (Bexar, Travis and Williamson Counties)
What is the life cycle of a Lymantes nadineae?
Immatures and other details of biology are unknown.