Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus
This record describes Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Thorax | Thorax mostly light brown, indistinctly darker medially, whitish vitta along middle of sides. |
| Elytra | Elytra mostly fuscous, with base and suture light brown, some whitish scales scattered over all, especially on the sides. Howden discusses this sp. at great length Type Locality: near Presidio, Texas, April 5, 1948, J. H. Russell, Condalia lycioides Howden discusses this sp. at great length |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Tanymecini
- Genus
- Pandeleteinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.AZ to c.TX - Map , most records from TX
Diet and Behavior
Life History
large series of spmns from Presidio, TX collected on the following hosts: Condalia lycioides, Prosopis sp. flowers and foliage, Pluchea sericea , and Atriplex canescens flowers.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus Howden, 1959
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus. 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 Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus
What is Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus?
Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Thorax | Thorax mostly light brown, indistinctly darker medially, whitish vitta along middle of sides. |
| Elytra | Elytra mostly fuscous, with base and suture light brown, some whitish scales scattered over all, especially on the sides. Howden discusses this sp. at great length |
Where is Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus found?
Range: se.AZ to c.TX - Map , most records from TX
What is the life cycle of a Pandeleteinus elytroplanatus?
large series of spmns from Presidio, TX collected on the following hosts: Condalia lycioides, Prosopis sp. flowers and foliage, Pluchea sericea , and Atriplex canescens flowers.