Synolabus nigripes
This record describes Synolabus nigripes (species). Recorded family: Attelabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
profemora armed Det. Chris Joll, 2016
Identification notes
profemora armed Det. Chris Joll, 2016
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 to AZ (QC-FL to MN-CO-AZ) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Sumac ( Rhus , Anacardiaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Synolabus nigripes. 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 Synolabus nigripes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Synolabus nigripes
What is Synolabus nigripes?
Synolabus nigripes is a species in the family Attelabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Synolabus nigripes?
3.5–4.5 mm
How do you identify Synolabus nigripes?
profemora armed Det. Chris Joll, 2016
Where is Synolabus nigripes found?
Range: e. NA to AZ (QC-FL to MN-CO-AZ) - Map
What does Synolabus nigripes eat?
The diet of the Synolabus nigripes includes host: Sumac ( Rhus , Anacardiaceae).