Pnigodes setosus
This record describes Pnigodes setosus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Usually coated with earthen secretion and dirt. The pale declivial marks usually concealed. (C.W. O'Brien, 29.i.2013) - pristine individual Det. C. W. O'Brien, 2013 rarely collected
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bagoinae
- Genus
- Pnigodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
central US north to MT-SD + AB
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Taken in association with Lesquerella ; reared from roots of Lepidium
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pnigodes setosus LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pnigodes setosus. 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 Pnigodes setosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Pnigodes setosus
What is Pnigodes setosus?
Pnigodes setosus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pnigodes setosus?
2.1-3.5 mm
How do you identify Pnigodes setosus?
Usually coated with earthen secretion and dirt. The pale declivial marks usually concealed. (C.W. O'Brien, 29.i.2013) - pristine individual Det. C. W. O'Brien, 2013
Where is Pnigodes setosus found?
Range: central US north to MT-SD + AB
What does Pnigodes setosus eat?
The diet of the Pnigodes setosus includes Taken in association with Lesquerella ; reared from roots of Lepidium.