Broadheaded Anobiid
Platybregmus canadensis
This record describes Platybregmus canadensis (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
attacks maple & basswood flooring and elm timbers in buildings ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Ptinidae (Death-watch and Spider Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anobiinae
- Tribe
- Anobiini
- Genus
- Platybregmus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NS-ON-NJ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded hosts: maple, basswood
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Platybregmus canadensis Fisher 1934
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Platybregmus canadensis. 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 Broadheaded Anobiid (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Broadheaded Anobiid
What is Broadheaded Anobiid?
Broadheaded Anobiid (Platybregmus canadensis) is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Broadheaded Anobiid?
4–6 mm
Where is Broadheaded Anobiid found?
Range: NS-ON-NJ
What does Broadheaded Anobiid eat?
The diet of the Broadheaded Anobiid includes recorded hosts: maple, basswood.