Maemactes cribratus
This record describes Maemactes cribratus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The general appearance is that of Tyloderma , but the sculpture resembles that of several species of Baris . ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Cryptorhynchini
- Genus
- Maemactes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
apparently leaf-litter or fossorial (BG data (based on 2 spmns))
Geographic Range
KS to Mex. - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Apr (BG data (based on 2 spmns))
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: cribr (L). 'a sieve'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Maemactes cribratus. 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 Maemactes cribratus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Maemactes cribratus
What is Maemactes cribratus?
Maemactes cribratus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Maemactes cribratus?
4 mm ( 3 )
How do you identify Maemactes cribratus?
The general appearance is that of Tyloderma , but the sculpture resembles that of several species of Baris . ( 3 )
Where is Maemactes cribratus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | apparently leaf-litter or fossorial (BG data (based on 2 spmns)) |
| Range | KS to Mex. - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) |
When is Maemactes cribratus active?
Maemactes cribratus: seasonal activity - Mar-Apr (BG data (based on 2 spmns)).