Plocetes ulmi
This record describes Plocetes ulmi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. R. Anderson, 2013
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Tychiini
- Genus
- Plocetes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (TX-FL-Ont-KS) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: common buttonbush ( Cephalanthus occidentalis , Rubiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plocetes ulmi LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plocetes ulmi. 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 Plocetes ulmi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Plocetes ulmi
How big is Plocetes ulmi?
3.5-4.5 mm
How do you identify Plocetes ulmi?
Det. R. Anderson, 2013
Where is Plocetes ulmi found?
Range: e. US (TX-FL-Ont-KS) - Map
What does Plocetes ulmi eat?
The diet of the Plocetes ulmi includes host: common buttonbush ( Cephalanthus occidentalis , Rubiaceae).