Silvaninae
Silvaninae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Cucujoidea
- Family: Silvanidae
- Subfamily: Silvaninae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Silvaninae: //ˌsɪlvəˈnaɪniː//
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Summary
Silvaninae is a subfamily of silvanid flat bark beetles in the family Silvanidae, comprising about 11 genera and at least 30 described species.
Distribution
World-wide; ca. 30 species in 10 genera known in specific regions.
Ecosystem Role
Includes several important stored food pests, indicating a role in both natural and human-influenced ecosystems.
Economic Impact
Several species are known pests of stored food.
Tags
- Silvaninae
- beetles
- Silvanidae
- stored food pests
- entomology