Pine Engraver
Ips pini
This record describes Ips pini (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. and w. NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: var. Pinus spp.
Life History
Overwinter as adult on the ground 3 generations per year
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ips pini (Say 1826)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ips pini. 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 Pine Engraver (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Thomas H. Atkinson; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Engraver
Where is Pine Engraver found?
Range: e. and w. NA
What does Pine Engraver eat?
The diet of the Pine Engraver includes var. Pinus spp..
What is the life cycle of a Pine Engraver?
Overwinter as adult on the ground 3 generations per year