Heteroborips seriatus
This record describes Heteroborips seriatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with a pair of pit mycangia parallel to sides of scutellum ―quite visible, although often filled with gunk: earliest record in our area: MA 2005
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
- Heteroborips
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
E.Asia [ne.US: ME‒PA]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heteroborips seriatus (Blandford 1894)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Heteroborips seriatus. 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 Heteroborips seriatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Heteroborips seriatus
What is Heteroborips seriatus?
Heteroborips seriatus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Heteroborips seriatus?
Elytra with a pair of pit mycangia parallel to sides of scutellum ―quite visible, although often filled with gunk:
Where is Heteroborips seriatus found?
Range: E.Asia [ne.US: ME‒PA]