Tyloderma foveolatum
This record describes Tyloderma foveolatum (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
- Cryptorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Cryptorhynchini
- Genus
- Tyloderma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (ON‒MB‒ND to FL‒TX)
Seasonal Activity
shows up at lights in e.-c.TX throughout the winter [=v=]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Oenothera, Epilobium (Onagraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tyloderma foveolatum (Say 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tyloderma foveolatum. 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 Tyloderma foveolatum (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tyloderma foveolatum
How big is Tyloderma foveolatum?
4.1‒6.0 mm
Where is Tyloderma foveolatum found?
Range: e NA (ON‒MB‒ND to FL‒TX)
What does Tyloderma foveolatum eat?
The diet of the Tyloderma foveolatum includes hosts: Oenothera, Epilobium (Onagraceae).
When is Tyloderma foveolatum active?
Tyloderma foveolatum: seasonal activity - shows up at lights in e.-c.TX throughout the winter [=v=].