Ophryastes pilosus
This record describes Ophryastes pilosus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color dark gray, sparingly and irregularly mottled with black, especially upon the basal portions of the second and fourth elytral intervals; pronotum bearing a blackish lateral stripe upon each side and a narrow black median line. Det. C. W. O'Brien, 2011 Type Locality: Canyon City, Colo.
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
AZ to w.TX, CO - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ophryastes pilosus (Davis)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ophryastes pilosus. 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 pilosus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophryastes pilosus
What is Ophryastes pilosus?
Ophryastes pilosus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ophryastes pilosus?
Length 7.5 to 8.1 mm
How do you identify Ophryastes pilosus?
Color dark gray, sparingly and irregularly mottled with black, especially upon the basal portions of the second and fourth elytral intervals; pronotum bearing a blackish lateral stripe upon each side and a narrow black median line. Det. C. W. O'Brien, 2011
Where is Ophryastes pilosus found?
Range: AZ to w.TX, CO - Map