Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle
Astylopsis sexguttata
This record describes Astylopsis sexguttata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Astylopsis sexguttata is a species of longhorn beetles of the subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Say in 1826.
Wikipedia reference for Astylopsis sexguttata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astylopsis_sexguttata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Astylopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (NS‒MB to NC‒KS)
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Sep
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed under bark of conifers ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Astylopsis sexguttata (Say 1826)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Astylopsis sexguttata. 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 Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle (9)
Photo credits: (c) John and Kendra Abbott, all rights reserved, uploaded by John and Kendra Abbott | (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) Danny, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Danny | (c) solomon v. hendrix, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by solomon v. hendrix | (c) leealloway, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Michael S. Richardson, all rights reserved, uploaded by Michael S. Richardson | (c) Michael Butler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Michael Butler | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle
What is Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle?
Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle (Astylopsis sexguttata) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle?
6‒11 mm
Where is Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle found?
Range: e.NA (NS‒MB to NC‒KS)
What does Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle eat?
The diet of the Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle includes larvae feed under bark of conifers ( 4 ).
When is Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle active?
Six-speckled Long-horned Beetle: seasonal activity - Apr‒Sep.