Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus
This record describes Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2015
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Anthonomini
- Genus
- Pseudanthonomus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to Brazos & Hidalgo Counties, TX north to Ardmore, OK.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Krameria lanceolata, Krameria erecta (= Krameria parvifolia ) (Krameriaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus Dietz 1891
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus. 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 Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus
How big is Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus?
Male Length: 1.9-2.0 mm Female Length: 1.5-2.1 mm
How do you identify Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus?
Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2015
Where is Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus found?
Range: AZ to Brazos & Hidalgo Counties, TX north to Ardmore, OK.
What does Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus eat?
The diet of the Pseudanthonomus tomentosulus includes Krameria lanceolata, Krameria erecta (= Krameria parvifolia ) (Krameriaceae).