Pseudothysanoes turnbowi
This record describes Pseudothysanoes turnbowi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
color very dark brown, etc. Type Locality: Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, Hidalgo Co., TX
Identification notes
color very dark brown, etc.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Micracidini
- Genus
- Pseudothysanoes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX - Map , Certainly in adjacent Mexico. (Thomas H. Atkinson, 19 December, 2009)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: 69 spmns reared from Mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudothysanoes turnbowi Wood 1977
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudothysanoes turnbowi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudothysanoes turnbowi
What is Pseudothysanoes turnbowi?
Pseudothysanoes turnbowi is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pseudothysanoes turnbowi?
1.2-1.4 mm
How do you identify Pseudothysanoes turnbowi?
color very dark brown, etc.
Where is Pseudothysanoes turnbowi found?
Range: s. TX - Map , Certainly in adjacent Mexico. (Thomas H. Atkinson, 19 December, 2009)
What does Pseudothysanoes turnbowi eat?
The diet of the Pseudothysanoes turnbowi includes 69 spmns reared from Mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa.