Nedyus apicalis
This record describes Nedyus apicalis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Ceutorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Ceutorhynchini
- Genus
- Nedyus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
n. NA (transcontinental in Canada) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: stinging nettle ( Urtica dioica , Urticaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nedyus apicalis (Dietz 1896)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nedyus apicalis. 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 Nedyus apicalis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by ghanley1 , Mike Quinn , nebbeetle
Frequently Asked Questions About Nedyus apicalis
How do you identify Nedyus apicalis?
holotype
Where is Nedyus apicalis found?
Range: n. NA (transcontinental in Canada) - Map
What does Nedyus apicalis eat?
The diet of the Nedyus apicalis includes host: stinging nettle ( Urtica dioica , Urticaceae).