Piesocorynus tesselatus
This record describes Piesocorynus tesselatus (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Frons and rostrum with derm equally dark; male mid legs not modified; male sternite 2 without a tubercle Type Locality: Huachuca Mts., Arizona, collected by Mr. Gustav Beyer
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Tribe
- Piesocorynini
- Genus
- Piesocorynus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to w.TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Piesocorynus tesselatus Schaeffer 1906
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Piesocorynus tesselatus. 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 Piesocorynus tesselatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Piesocorynus tesselatus
What is Piesocorynus tesselatus?
Piesocorynus tesselatus is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Piesocorynus tesselatus?
Length 6.50 mm
How do you identify Piesocorynus tesselatus?
Frons and rostrum with derm equally dark; male mid legs not modified; male sternite 2 without a tubercle
Where is Piesocorynus tesselatus found?
Range: AZ to w.TX - Map