Ancylocera bicolor
This record describes Ancylocera bicolor (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Males have much longer antennae ♂ ♀
Identification notes
Males have much longer antennae ♂ ♀
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Ancylocera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal se US (VA-s.FL-s.TX) to Honduras - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Mar-Apr ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed in Carya, Quercus, Acacia, Celtis, Leucaena, Dermatophyllum ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 4 )
Life History
adults visit a variety of flowers ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ancylocera bicolor (Olivier 1795)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ancylocera bicolor. 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 Ancylocera bicolor (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancylocera bicolor
What is Ancylocera bicolor?
Ancylocera bicolor is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ancylocera bicolor?
8.5-12.3 mm
How do you identify Ancylocera bicolor?
Males have much longer antennae ♂ ♀
Where is Ancylocera bicolor found?
Range: coastal se US (VA-s.FL-s.TX) to Honduras - Map
What does Ancylocera bicolor eat?
The diet of the Ancylocera bicolor includes Larvae feed in Carya, Quercus, Acacia, Celtis, Leucaena, Dermatophyllum ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 4 ).
When is Ancylocera bicolor active?
Ancylocera bicolor: seasonal activity - mostly: Mar-Apr ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Ancylocera bicolor?
adults visit a variety of flowers ( 4 )