Thecesternus albidus 0
Thecesternus albidus
This record describes Thecesternus albidus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Humeral angles only slightly produced forward. Elytra at least two and a half times as long as prothorax, sides subparallel; humeral angles twice as long as in maculosus ; sete dark and white, erect. The markings of this species are distinct. The black Y formed by the two spots on the thorax and the scutellar spot, and the black triangles on the sides of the elytra are generally distinct. Type Locality: Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Entiminae
- Tribe
- Thecesternini
- Genus
- Thecesternus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on ground near margins of water
Geographic Range
NM-s.TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Thecesternus albidus Pierce, 1909
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Thecesternus albidus. 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 Thecesternus albidus 0
What is Thecesternus albidus 0?
Thecesternus albidus 0 (Thecesternus albidus) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Thecesternus albidus 0?
Length 9-11 mm (type series)
How do you identify Thecesternus albidus 0?
Humeral angles only slightly produced forward. Elytra at least two and a half times as long as prothorax, sides subparallel; humeral angles twice as long as in maculosus ; sete dark and white, erect. The markings of this species are distinct. The black Y formed by the two spots on the thorax and the scutellar spot, and the black triangles on the sides of the elytra are generally distinct.
Where is Thecesternus albidus 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on ground near margins of water |
| Range | NM-s.TX - Map |