Pitted Longhorn Beetle
Arhopalus foveicollis
This record describes Arhopalus foveicollis (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
- Spondylidinae
- Tribe
- Asemini
- Genus
- Arhopalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. & c.NA
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in dead Pinus and Picea spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Arhopalus foveicollis (Haldeman 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Arhopalus foveicollis. 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 Pitted Longhorn Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by ghanley1 , jahansen , v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Pitted Longhorn Beetle
Where is Pitted Longhorn Beetle found?
Range: e. & c.NA
What does Pitted Longhorn Beetle eat?
The diet of the Pitted Longhorn Beetle includes Larvae in dead Pinus and Picea spp..
When is Pitted Longhorn Beetle active?
Pitted Longhorn Beetle: seasonal activity - Jun‒Aug.