Adetaptera wickhami
This record describes Adetaptera wickhami (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: One specimen taken in Brownsville, Texas by Prof. Wickham, in June.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Apomecynini
- Genus
- Adetaptera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX (San Patricio Co. to RGV, TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jan-Dec
Diet and Behavior
Diet: numerous adults beaten from Celtis, Condalia, and Clematis in the palm grove.
Life History
Adults are flightless
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Type collected by Prof. Wickham
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Adetaptera wickhami. 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 Adetaptera wickhami (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Adetaptera wickhami
What is Adetaptera wickhami?
Adetaptera wickhami is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Adetaptera wickhami?
Length 6 mm (type)
Where is Adetaptera wickhami found?
Range: s. TX (San Patricio Co. to RGV, TX) - Map
What does Adetaptera wickhami eat?
The diet of the Adetaptera wickhami includes numerous adults beaten from Celtis, Condalia, and Clematis in the palm grove..
When is Adetaptera wickhami active?
Adetaptera wickhami: seasonal activity - Jan-Dec.
What is the life cycle of a Adetaptera wickhami?
Adults are flightless