Myrmex horni
This record describes Myrmex horni (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
M. horni is remarkable in having the femoral tooth much smaller than any known species. (Sleeper, 1954) Type Locality: Holotype female, Morris Ranch , Gillespie Co., Texas, V-7, (in ELSC). One paratype, same data, (in ELSC). Enchanted Rock is located in Gillespie Co., and is one of the the primary geological features of central Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Otidocephalini
- Genus
- Myrmex
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c.TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myrmex horni Sleeper, 1954
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Myrmex horni. 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 Myrmex horni (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Myrmex horni
What is Myrmex horni?
Myrmex horni is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Myrmex horni?
Length 4.6 mm (Sleeper, 1954)
How do you identify Myrmex horni?
M. horni is remarkable in having the femoral tooth much smaller than any known species. (Sleeper, 1954)
Where is Myrmex horni found?
Range: c.TX