Pandeleteius buchanani
This record describes Pandeleteius buchanani (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
can be separated by the combination of broad subapical piceous band on elytra broadly bordered anteriorly and posteriorly with white; scales margined, granular to reticulate; dorsal surface of beak narrowed anteriorly, pregenae and serobes broadly visible from above; epistoma moderately arcuately produced beyond sides of beak; scrobes angular, passing close to eyes and nearly reaching ventral surface of beak; thorax markedly longer than broad; elytra with sides subparallel, strongly convex transversely; declivity strong; intervals narrow, convex; hind tibiae of males spatulate, hind tibiae of females flattened apically
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
- Pandeleteius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
common at lower elevations in the mountains; collected mostly on oak, but also on pine and at light
Geographic Range
se.AZ‒sw.NM; nw.Mex. (Sonora) - Map , mostly AZ
Seasonal Activity
Jul‒Sep
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pandeleteius buchanani A. Howden 1959
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pandeleteius buchanani. 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 Pandeleteius buchanani (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandeleteius buchanani
What is Pandeleteius buchanani?
Pandeleteius buchanani is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pandeleteius buchanani?
can be separated by the combination of broad subapical piceous band on elytra broadly bordered anteriorly and posteriorly with white; scales margined, granular to reticulate; dorsal surface of beak narrowed anteriorly, pregenae and serobes broadly visible from above; epistoma moderately arcuately produced beyond sides of beak; scrobes angular, passing close to eyes and nearly reaching ventral surface of beak; thorax markedly longer than broad; elytra with sides subparallel, strongly convex transversely; declivity strong; intervals narrow, convex; hind tibiae of males spatulate, hind tibiae of females flattened apically
Where is Pandeleteius buchanani found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | common at lower elevations in the mountains; collected mostly on oak, but also on pine and at light |
| Range | se.AZ‒sw.NM; nw.Mex. (Sonora) - Map , mostly AZ |
When is Pandeleteius buchanani active?
Pandeleteius buchanani: seasonal activity - Jul‒Sep.