Scaphomorphus erysimi
This record describes Scaphomorphus erysimi (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
- Scaphomorphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
grassland, desert-grassland transitional habitats, Pacific semi-desert, and Great Basin desert; sand dunes and other sandy habitats
Geographic Range
so.BC-so.CA to MB-w.TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adults on a variety of plants but especially Cruciferae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scaphomorphus erysimi (Fall 1901)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Scaphomorphus erysimi. 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 Scaphomorphus erysimi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaphomorphus erysimi
How big is Scaphomorphus erysimi?
♂ 7.2-11.3 mm, ♀ 6.1-12.0 mm
Where is Scaphomorphus erysimi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | grassland, desert-grassland transitional habitats, Pacific semi-desert, and Great Basin desert; sand dunes and other sandy habitats |
| Range | so.BC-so.CA to MB-w.TX |
What does Scaphomorphus erysimi eat?
The diet of the Scaphomorphus erysimi includes adults on a variety of plants but especially Cruciferae.