Odontocorynus falsus
This record describes Odontocorynus falsus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
our only Odontocorynus with a slender body shape males easily recognized by anteriolateral pronotal tubercles:
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
e.US (NH‒GA to WI‒KS‒TX)
Seasonal Activity
Aug‒Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Solidago
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Odontocorynus falsus (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Odontocorynus falsus. 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 falsus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Odontocorynus falsus
What is Odontocorynus falsus?
Odontocorynus falsus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Odontocorynus falsus?
our only Odontocorynus with a slender body shape males easily recognized by anteriolateral pronotal tubercles:
Where is Odontocorynus falsus found?
Range: e.US (NH‒GA to WI‒KS‒TX)
What does Odontocorynus falsus eat?
The diet of the Odontocorynus falsus includes on Solidago.
When is Odontocorynus falsus active?
Odontocorynus falsus: seasonal activity - Aug‒Oct.