Ophryastes sordidus
This record describes Ophryastes sordidus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the brown and gray scales are intermixed and do not form any well defined spaces; the latter color predominates on the head, and the former on the elytra. Det. Charles W. O'Brien, 2009 Type Locality: One female specimen, Platte River.
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
sw. US (AZ-w.TX-KS-UT) & Mexico - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ophryastes sordidus LeConte 1853
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ophryastes sordidus. 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 sordidus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophryastes sordidus
What is Ophryastes sordidus?
Ophryastes sordidus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Ophryastes sordidus?
the brown and gray scales are intermixed and do not form any well defined spaces; the latter color predominates on the head, and the former on the elytra. Det. Charles W. O'Brien, 2009
Where is Ophryastes sordidus found?
Range: sw. US (AZ-w.TX-KS-UT) & Mexico - Map