Philothermus glabriculus
This record describes Philothermus glabriculus (species). Recorded family: Cerylonidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the most common eastern cerylonid; may occur with Cerylon unicolor , which is easily distinguished by the much narrower body and 1-segmented club
Wikipedia reference for Philothermus glabriculus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philothermus_glabriculus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Cerylonidae (Minute Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Ceryloninae
- Genus
- Philothermus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
under bark, in rotten logs, sawdust piles, malt traps, leaf litter, tree holes, and forest debris
Geographic Range
e.NA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Philothermus glabriculus LeConte 1863
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Philothermus glabriculus. 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 Philothermus glabriculus (7)
Photo credits: (c) Chris Rorabaugh, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chris Rorabaugh | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Even Dankowicz | (c) Peter Edelman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Peter Edelman | Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , onegunah
Frequently Asked Questions About Philothermus glabriculus
What is Philothermus glabriculus?
Philothermus glabriculus is a species in the family Cerylonidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Philothermus glabriculus?
1.9‒2.3 mm
Where is Philothermus glabriculus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under bark, in rotten logs, sawdust piles, malt traps, leaf litter, tree holes, and forest debris |
| Range | e.NA |