Gilkicker Weevil
Pachytychius haematocephalus
This record describes Pachytychius haematocephalus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
adult habitus photos
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Storeini
- Genus
- Pachytychius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic, adventive in NA and known from a few locations in ne. US (NY, MA)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: pods of Lotus corniculatus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachytychius haematocephalus (Gyllenhal 1836)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachytychius haematocephalus. 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 Gilkicker Weevil (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Gilkicker Weevil
How big is Gilkicker Weevil?
3.0-4.0 mm
How do you identify Gilkicker Weevil?
adult habitus photos
Where is Gilkicker Weevil found?
Range: native to w. Palaearctic, adventive in NA and known from a few locations in ne. US (NY, MA)
What does Gilkicker Weevil eat?
The diet of the Gilkicker Weevil includes pods of Lotus corniculatus.