Aegomorphus quadrigibbus
This record describes Aegomorphus quadrigibbus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with well-defined, undulating, antemedial white macula
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthoderini
- Genus
- Aegomorphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (NJ‒c.FL to NE‒c.TX) to Costa Rica - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Sep ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: soft decayed wood of various hardwoods (a dozen families)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aegomorphus quadrigibbus (Say 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aegomorphus quadrigibbus. 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 Aegomorphus quadrigibbus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Aegomorphus quadrigibbus
What is Aegomorphus quadrigibbus?
Aegomorphus quadrigibbus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aegomorphus quadrigibbus?
9‒16 mm
How do you identify Aegomorphus quadrigibbus?
Elytra with well-defined, undulating, antemedial white macula
Where is Aegomorphus quadrigibbus found?
Range: e.US (NJ‒c.FL to NE‒c.TX) to Costa Rica - Map
What does Aegomorphus quadrigibbus eat?
The diet of the Aegomorphus quadrigibbus includes soft decayed wood of various hardwoods (a dozen families).
When is Aegomorphus quadrigibbus active?
Aegomorphus quadrigibbus: seasonal activity - Apr‒Sep ( 6 ).