Hypothenemus miles
This record describes Hypothenemus miles (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from all other American Hypothenemus by the narrowly produced, hornlike, anterior marginal asperity, with no other marginal teeth.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Tryopophloeini
- Genus
- Hypothenemus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
(FL-GA-KY-NC-SC-TX) (MA) BG Data
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hypothenemus miles (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hypothenemus miles. 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 Hypothenemus miles (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypothenemus miles
What is Hypothenemus miles?
Hypothenemus miles is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hypothenemus miles?
female 1.05-1.15mm
How do you identify Hypothenemus miles?
Distinguished from all other American Hypothenemus by the narrowly produced, hornlike, anterior marginal asperity, with no other marginal teeth.
Where is Hypothenemus miles found?
Range: (FL-GA-KY-NC-SC-TX) (MA) BG Data