European Wood Weevil
Pentarthrum huttoni
This record describes Pentarthrum huttoni (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
images: 1 | 2 Dead adults often found at windows or around lights
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cossoninae
- Tribe
- Pentarthrini
- Genus
- Pentarthrum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
adults found in floorboards indoors in QC
Geographic Range
"northern USA, Canada, and Europe "; in our area, NF & QC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pentarthrum huttoni Wollaston 1854
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pentarthrum huttoni. 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 European Wood Weevil
What is European Wood Weevil?
European Wood Weevil (Pentarthrum huttoni) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is European Wood Weevil?
2.5–5.0 mm
How do you identify European Wood Weevil?
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Where is European Wood Weevil found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | adults found in floorboards indoors in QC |
| Range | northern USA, Canada, and Europe ; in our area, NF & QC |