Atylostagma politum formerly glabra
Atylostagma politum
This record describes Atylostagma politum (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Atylostagma is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae, containing a single species, Atylostagma politum.
Wikipedia reference for Atylostagma politum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atylostagma.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Atylostagma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Mex. / Central America
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Oct
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/457314854_9035108529839422_6409748187956076856_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=bd9a62&_nc_ohc=08v62FuyGvcQ7kNvgE_9MMb&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AYCvsg9MYV8ySmeIVGmcILL9x3zS78lK57orbYYedtihLw&oe=66D53FA0
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Atylostagma politum. 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 Atylostagma politum formerly glabra (9)
Photo credits: (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda | (c) Mark Brown, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Brown | (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) BJ Stacey, all rights reserved | (c) Víctor Alonso Hernández González, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Víctor Alonso Hernández González | (c) Yinan Li, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Yinan Li | (c) Laura Gaudette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Gaudette | Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , margarethe brummermann
Frequently Asked Questions About Atylostagma politum formerly glabra
What is Atylostagma politum formerly glabra?
Atylostagma politum formerly glabra (Atylostagma politum) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Atylostagma politum formerly glabra?
length 26 mm (Type) (Schaeffer 1909)
Where is Atylostagma politum formerly glabra found?
Range: AZ / Mex. / Central America
When is Atylostagma politum formerly glabra active?
Atylostagma politum formerly glabra: seasonal activity - Aug-Oct.