Priobium carpini
This record describes Priobium carpini (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Priobium carpini (Priobium carpini) is a species in the family Ptinidae, commonly known as death-watch and spider beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Anobiinae, tribe Hadrobregmini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Bostrichoidea. This species belongs to the genus Priobium. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 3.5-5 mm. It is found in fungus-infested wood of conifer & deciduous trees; will attack structural timber and wooden objects.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Ptinidae (Death-watch and Spider Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anobiinae
- Tribe
- Hadrobregmini
- Genus
- Priobium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
fungus-infested wood of conifer & deciduous trees; will attack structural timber and wooden objects ( 3 )
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic (Europe to e. Siberia) , adventive in NA (MD)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Priobium carpini (Herbst 1793)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Priobium carpini. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Priobium carpini
What is Priobium carpini?
Priobium carpini is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Priobium carpini?
3.5-5 mm
Where is Priobium carpini found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fungus-infested wood of conifer & deciduous trees; will attack structural timber and wooden objects ( 3 ) |
| Range | native to the Palaearctic (Europe to e. Siberia) , adventive in NA (MD) |