Pandeleteinus submetallicus
This record describes Pandeleteinus submetallicus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Its metallic green, gold, or blue color is unique in the Pandeleteini, and its non-metallic, sometimes vaguely maculate, tan specimens are equally as striking. Type Locality: Beaver Co., Utah
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
sw. US (s.CA-w.TX-CO-UT) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Juniper ( Juniperus ) is the most common host
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pandeleteinus submetallicus. 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 submetallicus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandeleteinus submetallicus
What is Pandeleteinus submetallicus?
Pandeleteinus submetallicus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pandeleteinus submetallicus?
2.7 to 4.8 mm
How do you identify Pandeleteinus submetallicus?
Its metallic green, gold, or blue color is unique in the Pandeleteini, and its non-metallic, sometimes vaguely maculate, tan specimens are equally as striking.
Where is Pandeleteinus submetallicus found?
Range: sw. US (s.CA-w.TX-CO-UT) - Map
What does Pandeleteinus submetallicus eat?
The diet of the Pandeleteinus submetallicus includes Juniper ( Juniperus ) is the most common host.
When is Pandeleteinus submetallicus active?
Pandeleteinus submetallicus: seasonal activity - Apr-Aug.