Chinese Auger Beetle
Heterobostrychus hamatipennis
This record describes Heterobostrychus hamatipennis (species). Recorded family: Bostrichidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Heterobostrychus hamatipennis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterobostrychus_hamatipennis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Bostrichidae (Horned Powder-post Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bostrichinae
- Tribe
- Bostrichini
- Genus
- Heterobostrychus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to so. Asia, introduced from India into NC and then FL; established in se. FL
Diet and Behavior
Diet: has a wide host range: 16 genera listed in
Life History
breeds mainly in logs and branch wood
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heterobostrychus hamatipennis (Lesne 1895)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Heterobostrychus hamatipennis. 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 Chinese Auger Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Auger Beetle
How big is Chinese Auger Beetle?
9-16 mm
Where is Chinese Auger Beetle found?
Range: native to so. Asia, introduced from India into NC and then FL; established in se. FL
What does Chinese Auger Beetle eat?
The diet of the Chinese Auger Beetle includes has a wide host range: 16 genera listed in.
What is the life cycle of a Chinese Auger Beetle?
breeds mainly in logs and branch wood