Pityophthorus setosus
This record describes Pityophthorus setosus (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
Endemic to the coastal regions of California from Monterey County to Marin County
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinus muricata and P. radiata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pityophthorus setosus Blackman, 1928
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pityophthorus setosus. 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 setosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo
Frequently Asked Questions About Pityophthorus setosus
How big is Pityophthorus setosus?
1.8-2.3mm
Where is Pityophthorus setosus found?
Range: Endemic to the coastal regions of California from Monterey County to Marin County
What does Pityophthorus setosus eat?
The diet of the Pityophthorus setosus includes Pinus muricata and P. radiata.