Brachysomida bivittata
This record describes Brachysomida bivittata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
highly variable in punctation & color (all-orange to all-black)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Acmaeopini
- Genus
- Brachysomida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
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Geographic Range
Canada (NS‒AB) & e.US south to NC‒MS
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Jul
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachysomida bivittata (Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachysomida bivittata. 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 Brachysomida bivittata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Hartmut Wisch , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachysomida bivittata
What is Brachysomida bivittata?
Brachysomida bivittata is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachysomida bivittata?
7‒11 mm
How do you identify Brachysomida bivittata?
highly variable in punctation & color (all-orange to all-black)
Where is Brachysomida bivittata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ‒ |
| Range | Canada (NS‒AB) & e.US south to NC‒MS |
When is Brachysomida bivittata active?
Brachysomida bivittata: seasonal activity - Apr‒Jul.