Oak Leafrolling Weevil
Synolabus bipustulatus
This record describes Synolabus bipustulatus (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Synolabus bipustulatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synolabus_bipustulatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Attelabidae (Leaf Rolling Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Attelabinae
- Genus
- Synolabus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS-FL to ON-WI-c.TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Quercus, Carpinus, Juglans, Carya
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Synolabus bipustulatus (Fabricius)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Synolabus bipustulatus. 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 Oak Leafrolling Weevil (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason D. Roberts; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Leafrolling Weevil
How big is Oak Leafrolling Weevil?
3-4 mm
Where is Oak Leafrolling Weevil found?
Range: e. NA (NS-FL to ON-WI-c.TX) - Map
What does Oak Leafrolling Weevil eat?
The diet of the Oak Leafrolling Weevil includes hosts: Quercus, Carpinus, Juglans, Carya.