Lymantor decipiens
This record describes Lymantor decipiens (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The adults and larvae reportedly feed on certain black wood fungus which are always present in dead wood.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Dryocoetini
- Genus
- Lymantor
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Michigan and Quebec to Kansas and Mississippi
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Prefers to make galleries in dead twigs of maples ( Acer spp.), but will use a few other trees
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lymantor decipiens (LeConte, 1878)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lymantor decipiens. 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 Lymantor decipiens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Guy A. Hanley; Additional contributions by Matt Bertone , mfdigiro , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Lymantor decipiens
What is Lymantor decipiens?
Lymantor decipiens is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lymantor decipiens?
1.5-2 mm
Where is Lymantor decipiens found?
Range: Michigan and Quebec to Kansas and Mississippi
What does Lymantor decipiens eat?
The diet of the Lymantor decipiens includes Prefers to make galleries in dead twigs of maples ( Acer spp.), but will use a few other trees.