Ochyromera ligustri
This record describes Ochyromera ligustri (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in our area: NC 1959 (accidentally introduced with host plant); by 2005, reached c.TX ( 7 ) ( 8 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Ochyromerini
- Genus
- Ochyromera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
adventive to se.US up to MA (MA‒FL to SD‒TX) - Map , one record from c. Calif., native to SE Asia
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Ligustrum spp. (Oleaceae)
Life History
Univoltine. Females oviposit in the seed or in mature fruit; young larvae feed in fruit during fall‒winter. Full-grown larvae and pupae appear in late Apr ‒ early May the following year. ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ochyromera ligustri Warner 1961
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ochyromera ligustri. 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 Ochyromera ligustri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ochyromera ligustri
What is Ochyromera ligustri?
Ochyromera ligustri is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ochyromera ligustri?
3.0‒4.7 mm
Where is Ochyromera ligustri found?
Range: adventive to se.US up to MA (MA‒FL to SD‒TX) - Map , one record from c. Calif., native to SE Asia
What does Ochyromera ligustri eat?
The diet of the Ochyromera ligustri includes hosts: Ligustrum spp. (Oleaceae).
What is the life cycle of a Ochyromera ligustri?
Univoltine. Females oviposit in the seed or in mature fruit; young larvae feed in fruit during fall‒winter. Full-grown larvae and pupae appear in late Apr ‒ early May the following year. ( 6 )