Sphenophorus bartramiae
This record describes Sphenophorus bartramiae (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
described originally from specimens taken from the crop of plovers. … Charles W. O'Brien, 10 February, 2013
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dryophthorinae
- Tribe
- Rhynchophorini
- Genus
- Sphenophorus (Billbugs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AR-KS-TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: probably breeds in some kind of grass or grain in open fields ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sphenophorus bartramiae Chittenden 1924 paratypes taken in crops/excrements of Bartramia (Golden Plover)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sphenophorus bartramiae. 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 Sphenophorus bartramiae (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Sphenophorus bartramiae
What is Sphenophorus bartramiae?
Sphenophorus bartramiae is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Sphenophorus bartramiae found?
Range: AR-KS-TX
What does Sphenophorus bartramiae eat?
The diet of the Sphenophorus bartramiae includes probably breeds in some kind of grass or grain in open fields ( 3 ).