Pandeleteius simplarius 0
Pandeleteius simplarius
This record describes Pandeleteius simplarius (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily distinguished from other species by its distinctive habitus , truncate epistoma, short arcuate scrobe, and secondary sexual characters. It bears the maximum expression of secondary sexual characters of US species. Eight specimens were seen from the P. simplarius type locality of Cloudcroft, New Mexico; the other 93 specimens examined were all from the P. spatulatus type locality of the Chisos Mountains, Texas.
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
AZ to w. TX (Chisos Mtns) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pandeleteius simplarius Fall, 1907
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pandeleteius simplarius. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandeleteius simplarius 0
What is Pandeleteius simplarius 0?
Pandeleteius simplarius 0 (Pandeleteius simplarius) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pandeleteius simplarius 0?
easily distinguished from other species by its distinctive habitus , truncate epistoma, short arcuate scrobe, and secondary sexual characters. It bears the maximum expression of secondary sexual characters of US species.
Where is Pandeleteius simplarius 0 found?
Range: AZ to w. TX (Chisos Mtns) - Map
When is Pandeleteius simplarius 0 active?
Pandeleteius simplarius 0: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul.