Pachybaris porosa
This record describes Pachybaris porosa (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Pachybaris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Pineland ( 3 )
Geographic Range
TX-LA, FL , plus BG data
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults asso. w/ palmetto flowers - Serenoa repens, Sabal palmetto (Arecaceae) ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybaris porosa. 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 Pachybaris porosa (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybaris porosa
How big is Pachybaris porosa?
3.7 mm (LeConte 1876)
Where is Pachybaris porosa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pineland ( 3 ) |
| Range | TX-LA, FL , plus BG data |
What is the life cycle of a Pachybaris porosa?
Adults asso. w/ palmetto flowers - Serenoa repens, Sabal palmetto (Arecaceae) ( 3 )