Purealus beckelorum
This record describes Purealus beckelorum (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: McKenzie Lake, Gaines County, Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lixinae
- Tribe
- Cleonini
- Genus
- Purealus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NM & w.TX (Anderson, 2018)
Seasonal Activity
spmns collected Oct-Dec, and Mar. (Anderson, 2018)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: no plant associations known (Anderson, 2018)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Purealus beckelorum Anderson 2018
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Purealus beckelorum. 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 Purealus beckelorum
What is Purealus beckelorum?
Purealus beckelorum is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Purealus beckelorum?
Length: male, 7.8–9.4 mm; female, 8.5–9.0 mm (Anderson, 2018)
Where is Purealus beckelorum found?
Range: e.NM & w.TX (Anderson, 2018)
What does Purealus beckelorum eat?
The diet of the Purealus beckelorum includes no plant associations known (Anderson, 2018).
When is Purealus beckelorum active?
Purealus beckelorum: seasonal activity - spmns collected Oct-Dec, and Mar. (Anderson, 2018).