Eastern Five-Spined Engraver
Ips grandicollis
This record describes Ips grandicollis (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
- Ipini
- Genus
- Ips
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (TX-FL-ME-MB) / W. Indies - Map ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinus spp. (Pinaceae) ( 3 )
Life History
3-5 egg galleries radiate from a central nuptial chamber and run longitudinally. The larval mines are mostly transverse. In the south, the life cycle is 20-25 days 6 or more generations per year
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ips grandicollis. 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 Eastern Five-Spined Engraver (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Guy A. Hanley; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Five-Spined Engraver
How big is Eastern Five-Spined Engraver?
2.8-4.7mm
Where is Eastern Five-Spined Engraver found?
Range: e NA (TX-FL-ME-MB) / W. Indies - Map ( 3 )
What does Eastern Five-Spined Engraver eat?
The diet of the Eastern Five-Spined Engraver includes Pinus spp. (Pinaceae) ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Eastern Five-Spined Engraver?
3-5 egg galleries radiate from a central nuptial chamber and run longitudinally. The larval mines are mostly transverse. In the south, the life cycle is 20-25 days 6 or more generations per year