Aethecerinus wilsonii
This record describes Aethecerinus wilsonii (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Aethecerinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NM to c.TX to w.OK - Map , mostly c.TX to w.OK
Seasonal Activity
mostly June-Sept ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults and larvae taken from various hardwoods ( 6 ) Ungnadia speciosa (Sapindaceae) Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae) Quercus havardii (Fagaceae)
Life History
may be common at willow ( Salix ) sap flows (C. R. King, 2024, pers. observ.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: named for Dr. Thomas B. Wilson (1807–1865), one of the founders of the American Entomological Society
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aethecerinus wilsonii. 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 Aethecerinus wilsonii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Aethecerinus wilsonii
Where is Aethecerinus wilsonii found?
Range: e.NM to c.TX to w.OK - Map , mostly c.TX to w.OK
What does Aethecerinus wilsonii eat?
The diet of the Aethecerinus wilsonii includes Adults and larvae taken from various hardwoods ( 6 ) Ungnadia speciosa (Sapindaceae) Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae) Quercus havardii (Fagaceae).
When is Aethecerinus wilsonii active?
Aethecerinus wilsonii: seasonal activity - mostly June-Sept ( 5 ).
What is the life cycle of a Aethecerinus wilsonii?
may be common at willow ( Salix ) sap flows (C. R. King, 2024, pers. observ.)