Pseudohylesinus pini
This record describes Pseudohylesinus pini (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scolytinae
- Tribe
- Hylurgini
- Genus
- Pseudohylesinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
BC to central CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Pinus contorta , P. muricata , P. radiata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudohylesinus pini Wood, 1969
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudohylesinus pini. 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 Pseudohylesinus pini (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudohylesinus pini
How big is Pseudohylesinus pini?
2.2-2.8mm
How do you identify Pseudohylesinus pini?
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Where is Pseudohylesinus pini found?
Range: BC to central CA
What does Pseudohylesinus pini eat?
The diet of the Pseudohylesinus pini includes Pinus contorta , P. muricata , P. radiata.