Lymantes scrobicollis
This record describes Lymantes scrobicollis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lymantes scrobicollis (Lymantes scrobicollis) is a species in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as snout and bark beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Molytinae, tribe Lymantini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Curculionoidea. This species belongs to the genus Lymantes.
Identification notes
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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
per R.S. Anderson, who is revising the genus, this is the only eastern species (outside TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lymantes scrobicollis Gyllenhaal 1838
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lymantes scrobicollis. 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 scrobicollis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by cotinis
Frequently Asked Questions About Lymantes scrobicollis
What is Lymantes scrobicollis?
Lymantes scrobicollis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lymantes scrobicollis?
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Where is Lymantes scrobicollis found?
Range: per R.S. Anderson, who is revising the genus, this is the only eastern species (outside TX)