Alosterna tabacicolor
This record describes Alosterna tabacicolor (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
It can be recognised by its pale tan elytra divided by a darker brown mid-line. Feeds on flowers, particularly in well wooded areas. The larvae live in the bark of various trees but especially Oaks. Very common, particularly in southern Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cerambycidae
- Genus
- Alosterna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Feeds on flowers, particularly in well wooded areas.
Seasonal Activity
May to July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae live in the bark of various trees but especially Oaks.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Very common, particularly in southern Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Alosterna tabacicolor. 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 Alosterna tabacicolor (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Alosterna tabacicolor
What is Alosterna tabacicolor?
Alosterna tabacicolor is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Alosterna tabacicolor found?
Habitat: Feeds on flowers, particularly in well wooded areas.
When is Alosterna tabacicolor active?
Alosterna tabacicolor: seasonal activity - May to July..
What is the life cycle of a Alosterna tabacicolor?
The larvae live in the bark of various trees but especially Oaks.