Polydrusus ochreus
This record describes Polydrusus ochreus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Notice the space between the points of insertion of the antennae is narrower than in any other North American Polydrusus . … Robert Anderson, 13 August, 2021 Type Locality: Cloudcroft, Otero Co., NM
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Polydrusini
- Genus
- Polydrusus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sc.NM (Otero Co.), w. TX (Davis Mtns) - Map (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: common on "scrub oak" [ Quercus turbinella ?] at Cloudcroft, New Mexico ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: ochreus (G). 'pale yellow'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Polydrusus ochreus. 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 Polydrusus ochreus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Polydrusus ochreus
What is Polydrusus ochreus?
Polydrusus ochreus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Polydrusus ochreus?
3.6-3.7 mm (BG data)
How do you identify Polydrusus ochreus?
Notice the space between the points of insertion of the antennae is narrower than in any other North American Polydrusus . … Robert Anderson, 13 August, 2021
Where is Polydrusus ochreus found?
Range: sc.NM (Otero Co.), w. TX (Davis Mtns) - Map (BG data)
What does Polydrusus ochreus eat?
The diet of the Polydrusus ochreus includes common on scrub oak [ Quercus turbinella ?] at Cloudcroft, New Mexico ( 5 ).