Magdalis perforata
This record describes Magdalis perforata (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Mesoptiliinae
- Tribe
- Magdalidini
- Genus
- Magdalis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS-FL to ON-MN-IA)
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Aug, Dec
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on pines
Life History
Eggs are laid at or near the tips of branches. Larvae bore into the center of the stem and tunnel through the pith to the base. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Magdalis perforata Horn 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Magdalis perforata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magdalis perforata
How big is Magdalis perforata?
3.5-5.5 mm
Where is Magdalis perforata found?
Range: e. NA (NS-FL to ON-MN-IA)
What does Magdalis perforata eat?
The diet of the Magdalis perforata includes on pines.
When is Magdalis perforata active?
Magdalis perforata: seasonal activity - Apr-Aug, Dec.
What is the life cycle of a Magdalis perforata?
Eggs are laid at or near the tips of branches. Larvae bore into the center of the stem and tunnel through the pith to the base. ( 3 )