Orthochaetes setiger
This record describes Orthochaetes setiger (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
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Styphlini
- Genus
- Orthochaetes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
adults under moss on old coniferous stumps, among rotten detritus in forest undergrowth, and in ant nests
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive in our area (NF, BC)
Seasonal Activity
In Europe, adults have been located throughout the year
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae mine leaves of many spp. in Amaryllidaceae, Asteraceae, Boraginaceae, Lamiaceae, Plantaginaceae, and Primulaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Orthochaetes setiger (Beck 1817)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Orthochaetes 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthochaetes setiger
How big is Orthochaetes setiger?
2.3‒2.9 mm
Where is Orthochaetes setiger found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | adults under moss on old coniferous stumps, among rotten detritus in forest undergrowth, and in ant nests |
| Range | native to Europe, adventive in our area (NF, BC) |
What does Orthochaetes setiger eat?
The diet of the Orthochaetes setiger includes larvae mine leaves of many spp. in Amaryllidaceae, Asteraceae, Boraginaceae, Lamiaceae, Plantaginaceae, and Primulaceae.
When is Orthochaetes setiger active?
Orthochaetes setiger: seasonal activity - In Europe, adults have been located throughout the year.