Coptoborus pseudotenuis
This record describes Coptoborus pseudotenuis (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
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Xyleborini
- Genus
- Coptoborus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to the Neotropics, adventive in NA (FL)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Polyphagous
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coptoborus pseudotenuis (Schedl 1936)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coptoborus pseudotenuis. 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 Coptoborus pseudotenuis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Coptoborus pseudotenuis
How big is Coptoborus pseudotenuis?
1.9-2.1mm
Where is Coptoborus pseudotenuis found?
Range: native to the Neotropics, adventive in NA (FL)
What does Coptoborus pseudotenuis eat?
The diet of the Coptoborus pseudotenuis includes Polyphagous.