Odontocorynus calcarifer
This record describes Odontocorynus calcarifer (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
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Madarini
- Genus
- Odontocorynus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw MO to s. TX, also along Gulf Coast (NC-FL-AL) - Map
Seasonal Activity
late May to early Oct
Diet and Behavior
Life History
on Asclepias , also on comps, euphorbs, grasses, Monarda , and Solanum spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Odontocorynus calcarifer Prena 2008
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Odontocorynus calcarifer. 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 Odontocorynus calcarifer (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Odontocorynus calcarifer
How big is Odontocorynus calcarifer?
standard length 3.0–4.8 mm
Where is Odontocorynus calcarifer found?
Range: sw MO to s. TX, also along Gulf Coast (NC-FL-AL) - Map
When is Odontocorynus calcarifer active?
Odontocorynus calcarifer: seasonal activity - late May to early Oct.
What is the life cycle of a Odontocorynus calcarifer?
on Asclepias , also on comps, euphorbs, grasses, Monarda , and Solanum spp.