Bisaltes tibialis
This record describes Bisaltes tibialis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
males have flamboyant tibia Type Locality: Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX (Schaeffer 1908) Texas considers this a SGCN ( 5 )
Identification notes
males have flamboyant tibia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Pteropliini
- Genus
- Bisaltes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Starr & Cameron Cos.) / ne. Mex. (Tamps) - Map , , Santos-Silva & Wappes,
Seasonal Activity
Number of Texas collecting events by month: May, June.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Some specimens collected from dead Zanthoxylum , some by miscellaneous beating and some at lights.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bisaltes tibialis. 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 Bisaltes tibialis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bisaltes tibialis
What is Bisaltes tibialis?
Bisaltes tibialis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bisaltes tibialis?
13 mm (Schaeffer 1908)
How do you identify Bisaltes tibialis?
males have flamboyant tibia
Where is Bisaltes tibialis found?
Range: southmost TX (Starr & Cameron Cos.) / ne. Mex. (Tamps) - Map , , Santos-Silva & Wappes,
When is Bisaltes tibialis active?
Bisaltes tibialis: seasonal activity - Number of Texas collecting events by month: May, June..
What is the life cycle of a Bisaltes tibialis?
Some specimens collected from dead Zanthoxylum , some by miscellaneous beating and some at lights.