Phloeotribus pruni
This record describes Phloeotribus pruni (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to P. liminaris , and may be conspecific .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Phloeotribini
- Genus
- Phloeotribus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
In our area: ND, CO, AR, NM Range extends south through Mexico to Honduras and Guatemala.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Prunus emarginata , P. persica , P. serotina , P. serotina var. capuli , P. virginiana ; Pyrus communis ; Malus sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phloeotribus pruni Wood, 1956
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Phloeotribus pruni. 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 Phloeotribus pruni (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo
Frequently Asked Questions About Phloeotribus pruni
What is Phloeotribus pruni?
Phloeotribus pruni is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Phloeotribus pruni?
1.8 - 2.8 mm
How do you identify Phloeotribus pruni?
Very similar to P. liminaris , and may be conspecific .
Where is Phloeotribus pruni found?
Range: In our area: ND, CO, AR, NM Range extends south through Mexico to Honduras and Guatemala.
What does Phloeotribus pruni eat?
The diet of the Phloeotribus pruni includes Prunus emarginata , P. persica , P. serotina , P. serotina var. capuli , P. virginiana ; Pyrus communis ; Malus sp..