Carpophilus obsoletus 0
Carpophilus obsoletus
This record describes Carpophilus obsoletus (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
adult habitus photos: 1 • 2 • 3 a major pest of various dry agricultural products ( 3 )
Identification notes
adult habitus photos: 1 • 2 • 3
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Carpophilinae
- Genus
- Carpophilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to tropical Asia , now almost cosmopolitan , adventive in our area, apparently from Asia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Carpophilus obsoletus Erichson 1843
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Carpophilus obsoletus. 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 Carpophilus obsoletus 0 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Carpophilus obsoletus 0
What is Carpophilus obsoletus 0?
Carpophilus obsoletus 0 (Carpophilus obsoletus) is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Carpophilus obsoletus 0?
2.3‒4.5 mm
How do you identify Carpophilus obsoletus 0?
adult habitus photos: 1 • 2 • 3
Where is Carpophilus obsoletus 0 found?
Range: native to tropical Asia , now almost cosmopolitan , adventive in our area, apparently from Asia