Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus
This record describes Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Differs from other Pseudopityophthorus by the reticulate frons and prontoal disk and the uniform, short elytral setae
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
- Pseudopityophthorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Breeds in Quercus
Geographic Range
e NA (NS-FL to MN-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus (Zimmerman 1868)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus. 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 Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Thomas H. Atkinson; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus
What is Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus?
Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus?
1.5-1.8 mm
How do you identify Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus?
Differs from other Pseudopityophthorus by the reticulate frons and prontoal disk and the uniform, short elytral setae
Where is Pseudopityophthorus minutissimus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Breeds in Quercus |
| Range | e NA (NS-FL to MN-TX) |