Carphoborus carri
This record describes Carphoborus carri (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Frons flattened in both sexes, more deeply impressed above epistoma in male, surface shining, coarsely to finely, deeply punctured, vestiture long (female); pronotum closely, coarsely punctured; elytral interstriae coarsely, deeply punctured; declivital interpaces 1 and 3 elevated, interspace 3 more elevated; 1,3, and alternate interspaces finely serrate, 3 and 9 joined and sometimes continuing to 1 ; vestiture consisting of large, abundant, semierect, interstrial scales, many appearing multilamellate.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Polygraphini
- Genus
- Carphoborus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Picea (Spruce) spp.
Geographic Range
Transcontinental in Canada; South Dakota
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Carphoborus carri. 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 Carphoborus carri (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charlene Wood
Frequently Asked Questions About Carphoborus carri
What is Carphoborus carri?
Carphoborus carri is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Carphoborus carri?
1.4-2.0 mm
How do you identify Carphoborus carri?
Frons flattened in both sexes, more deeply impressed above epistoma in male, surface shining, coarsely to finely, deeply punctured, vestiture long (female); pronotum closely, coarsely punctured; elytral interstriae coarsely, deeply punctured; declivital interpaces 1 and 3 elevated, interspace 3 more elevated; 1,3, and alternate interspaces finely serrate, 3 and 9 joined and sometimes continuing to 1 ; vestiture consisting of large, abundant, semierect, interstrial scales, many appearing multilamellate.
Where is Carphoborus carri found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Picea (Spruce) spp. |
| Range | Transcontinental in Canada; South Dakota |