Ochina ptinoides
This record describes Ochina ptinoides (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small beetle 2.5 to 3.5 mm long. The brown elytra are usually tipped with red at the ends. Adults may be found on umbel flowers during hot weather especially near ivy, but can also be found on the leaves of various plants. They sometimes come to light. The species is associated with ivy in its larval stage, and adults can also be displaced by beating ivy covered trees. Adults found from early May until at least August. Associated with Ivy, the larvae bore into the stems. A local insect throughout England, Wales and Scotland, may be common where found.
Wikipedia reference for Ochina ptinoides: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochina_ptinoides.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Ptinidae
- Genus
- Ochina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults may be found on umbel flowers during hot weather especially near ivy, but can also be found on the leaves of various plants. They sometimes come to light. The species is associated with ivy in its larval stage, and adults can also be displaced by beating ivy covered trees.
Seasonal Activity
Adults found from early May until at least August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Associated with Ivy, the larvae bore into the stems.
Additional species information
Recorded status
A local insect throughout England, Wales and Scotland, may be common where found.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ochina ptinoides. 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 Ochina ptinoides (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ochina ptinoides
What is Ochina ptinoides?
Ochina ptinoides is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Ochina ptinoides found?
Habitat: Adults may be found on umbel flowers during hot weather especially near ivy, but can also be found on the leaves of various plants. They sometimes come to light. The species is associated with ivy in its larval stage, and adults can also be displaced by beating ivy covered trees.
When is Ochina ptinoides active?
Ochina ptinoides: seasonal activity - Adults found from early May until at least August..
What is the life cycle of a Ochina ptinoides?
Associated with Ivy, the larvae bore into the stems.