Punctate Water Weevil
Notiodes punctatus
This record describes Notiodes punctatus (species). Recorded family: Brachyceridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Notiodes punctatus is a species of marsh weevil in the family Erirhinidae, although it is often treated as a member of the family Brachyceridae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Notiodes punctatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notiodes punctatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brachyceridae (True Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Erirhininae
- Genus
- Notiodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-TX-ND-WA, FL / AB ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Notiodes punctatus. 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 Punctate Water Weevil (5)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by C. Mallory | Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Punctate Water Weevil
What is Punctate Water Weevil?
Punctate Water Weevil (Notiodes punctatus) is a species in the family Brachyceridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Punctate Water Weevil?
1.8 mm
Where is Punctate Water Weevil found?
Range: CA-TX-ND-WA, FL / AB ( 3 )