Ophryastes latirostris
This record describes Ophryastes latirostris (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species differs from [most (all?) spp.] by the obliquity of the lateral grooves of the rostrum, which is also thicker than in the other species. Type Locality: on the Arkansas River, near the mountains.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Ophryastini
- Genus
- Ophryastes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. US (AZ-w.TX-KS-OR) & n. Mexico - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: found on Artemesia tridentata, Cevallia sinuata, Chamaesarcha sordida, Eurotia lanata, Iva axillaris and salt sage (Kissinger 1970)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ophryastes latirostris LeConte 1853
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ophryastes latirostris. 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 Ophryastes latirostris (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophryastes latirostris
What is Ophryastes latirostris?
Ophryastes latirostris is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Ophryastes latirostris?
This species differs from [most (all?) spp.] by the obliquity of the lateral grooves of the rostrum, which is also thicker than in the other species.
Where is Ophryastes latirostris found?
Range: w. US (AZ-w.TX-KS-OR) & n. Mexico - Map
What does Ophryastes latirostris eat?
The diet of the Ophryastes latirostris includes found on Artemesia tridentata, Cevallia sinuata, Chamaesarcha sordida, Eurotia lanata, Iva axillaris and salt sage (Kissinger 1970).