Odontocorynus salebrosus
This record describes Odontocorynus salebrosus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Most O. salebrosus are easily identifiable, except for females from se.US where O. calcarifer and O. larvatus occur. In particular, small and abraded specimens require direct comparison with typical specimens. As in O. umbellae , reliable identification may be possible only when representative material of both sexes is available our widest-ranged and commonest member of the genus
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.NA to AB (NB‒FL to AB‒TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Odontocorynus salebrosus (Casey 1892)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Odontocorynus salebrosus. 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 salebrosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Odontocorynus salebrosus
What is Odontocorynus salebrosus?
Odontocorynus salebrosus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Odontocorynus salebrosus?
Most O. salebrosus are easily identifiable, except for females from se.US where O. calcarifer and O. larvatus occur. In particular, small and abraded specimens require direct comparison with typical specimens. As in O. umbellae , reliable identification may be possible only when representative material of both sexes is available
Where is Odontocorynus salebrosus found?
Range: e.NA to AB (NB‒FL to AB‒TX)