Madarellus perditus
This record describes Madarellus perditus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
allied rather closely to cuneatus Casey (Range: c.TX to C. Amer.); it differs, however, in its less abbreviated and less rapidly cuneiform outline and longer elytra; in cuneatus the elytra are barely a fifth longer than wide and less than one-half longer than the prothorax. Det. Charles W. O'Brien, 2011 Type Locality: Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas; Wickham
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Madarini
- Genus
- Madarellus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Madarellus perditus Casey, 1920
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Madarellus perditus. 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 Madarellus perditus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Madarellus perditus
What is Madarellus perditus?
Madarellus perditus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Madarellus perditus?
2.5-3.0 mm
How do you identify Madarellus perditus?
allied rather closely to cuneatus Casey (Range: c.TX to C. Amer.); it differs, however, in its less abbreviated and less rapidly cuneiform outline and longer elytra; in cuneatus the elytra are barely a fifth longer than wide and less than one-half longer than the prothorax. Det. Charles W. O'Brien, 2011
Where is Madarellus perditus found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) - Map