Pityophthorus crinalis
This record describes Pityophthorus crinalis (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
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Corthylini
- Genus
- Pityophthorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Massachusetts and Michigan, south to Florida and eastern Texas
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Toxicodendron spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pityophthorus crinalis Blackman, 1928
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pityophthorus crinalis. 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 Pityophthorus crinalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo
Frequently Asked Questions About Pityophthorus crinalis
How big is Pityophthorus crinalis?
1.3-1.6 mm
Where is Pityophthorus crinalis found?
Range: Massachusetts and Michigan, south to Florida and eastern Texas
What does Pityophthorus crinalis eat?
The diet of the Pityophthorus crinalis includes Toxicodendron spp..