Microhyus setiger
This record describes Microhyus setiger (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinctive (small size, bristly dorsum) Black, covered with a dirty crust, and clothed with stout bristles Type Locality: Two specimens, Georgia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Molytinae
- Tribe
- Conotrachelini
- Genus
- Microhyus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
asso. w/ dead beech ( Fagus ) ; leaf litter
Geographic Range
e.NA (QC‒ON to GA‒LA*) - Map (*BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Microhyus setiger LeConte, 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Microhyus setiger. 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 Microhyus setiger (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Microhyus setiger
What is Microhyus setiger?
Microhyus setiger is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Microhyus setiger?
1.8‒2.5 mm
How do you identify Microhyus setiger?
distinctive (small size, bristly dorsum) Black, covered with a dirty crust, and clothed with stout bristles
Where is Microhyus setiger found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | asso. w/ dead beech ( Fagus ) ; leaf litter |
| Range | e.NA (QC‒ON to GA‒LA*) - Map (*BG data) |