Grape Cane Borer Beetle
Amphicerus bimaculatus
This record describes Amphicerus bimaculatus (species). Recorded family: Bostrichidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
With dense white tomentum laterally in basal half of pronotum, otherwise in flecks and more golden; reminds of Lichenophanes spp
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Bostrichidae (Horned Powder-post Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bostrichinae
- Tribe
- Bostrichini
- Genus
- Amphicerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe, regularly intercepted
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amphicerus bimaculatus (Olivier 1790)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amphicerus bimaculatus. 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 Grape Cane Borer Beetle (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Grape Cane Borer Beetle
What is Grape Cane Borer Beetle?
Grape Cane Borer Beetle (Amphicerus bimaculatus) is a species in the family Bostrichidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Grape Cane Borer Beetle?
With dense white tomentum laterally in basal half of pronotum, otherwise in flecks and more golden; reminds of Lichenophanes spp
Where is Grape Cane Borer Beetle found?
Range: native to Europe, regularly intercepted