Pandeleteius longicollis
This record describes Pandeleteius longicollis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Fore femur without tibial groove or projected margin. Color beige immaculate or with a few faint brown dots on elytra and light brown median line on thorax. (last key couplet) ( 3 ) Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 fairly common via beating and Lindgren funnel traps at Laguna Atascosa NWR, Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TX ( 6 )
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
Geographic Range
s. TX (Corpus Christi) to Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults feed on Mesquite - Prosopis spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pandeleteius longicollis Champion, 1911
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pandeleteius longicollis. 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 longicollis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandeleteius longicollis
What is Pandeleteius longicollis?
Pandeleteius longicollis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pandeleteius longicollis?
Fore femur without tibial groove or projected margin. Color beige immaculate or with a few faint brown dots on elytra and light brown median line on thorax. (last key couplet) ( 3 ) Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Pandeleteius longicollis found?
Range: s. TX (Corpus Christi) to Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 )
What does Pandeleteius longicollis eat?
The diet of the Pandeleteius longicollis includes Adults feed on Mesquite - Prosopis spp..