Pseudeurostus hilleri
This record describes Pseudeurostus hilleri (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
¹ earliest record in our area: QC 1936 ( 3 )
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Ptinidae (Death-watch and Spider Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Ptininae
- Tribe
- Ptinini
- Genus
- Pseudeurostus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
all specimens collected in Canada have been found in warehouses. reported in feed mills in Wisconsin ; often found with rat and mouse droppings
Geographic Range
Japan, introduced in NA and England (ca. 1940). In Canada the species has been reported from NB to BC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudeurostus hilleri (Reitter 1877)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudeurostus hilleri. 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 Pseudeurostus hilleri
What is Pseudeurostus hilleri?
Pseudeurostus hilleri is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pseudeurostus hilleri?
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Where is Pseudeurostus hilleri found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | all specimens collected in Canada have been found in warehouses. reported in feed mills in Wisconsin ; often found with rat and mouse droppings |
| Range | Japan, introduced in NA and England (ca. 1940). In Canada the species has been reported from NB to BC |