Zygobaris nitens
This record describes Zygobaris nitens (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype • live photo gestalt of Curculio (rostrum longer than head+pronotum); shiny black, coarsely sculptured, with scattered white scales (looks dotted, unless worn).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Zygobaris (Zygobaris 0)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zygobaris nitens LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Zygobaris nitens. 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 Zygobaris nitens
What is Zygobaris nitens?
Zygobaris nitens is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Zygobaris nitens?
2.5 mm sans rostrum
How do you identify Zygobaris nitens?
Holotype • live photo gestalt of Curculio (rostrum longer than head+pronotum); shiny black, coarsely sculptured, with scattered white scales (looks dotted, unless worn).
Where is Zygobaris nitens found?
Range: FL