Brothylus gemmulatus
This record describes Brothylus gemmulatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Brothylus gemmulatus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by LeConte in 1859.
Wikipedia reference for Brothylus gemmulatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothylus_gemmulatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Hesperophanini
- Genus
- Brothylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
a variety of habitats containing oaks, from lowland coast live oak or valley oak woodlands to interior scrub oak chaparral and higher elevation mixed oak-conifer forest; adults come to lights in early summer
Geographic Range
w. NA from OR to Mazatlan, Mexico
Seasonal Activity
Flight period: May to July; larvae take 1-2 yrs to develop
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae bore into dry solid heartwood of dead oak limbs and small stumps
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: LeConte 1859
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brothylus gemmulatus. 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 Brothylus gemmulatus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda | (c) Jay Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Keller | (c) Laura Gaudette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Gaudette | (c) Scott M Logan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Scott M Logan | (c) jimeckert49, some rights reserved (CC BY) | (c) Gary McDonald, all rights reserved, uploaded by Gary McDonald | (c) naturecandids, all rights reserved, uploaded by naturecandids | Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brothylus gemmulatus
What is Brothylus gemmulatus?
Brothylus gemmulatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Brothylus gemmulatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | a variety of habitats containing oaks, from lowland coast live oak or valley oak woodlands to interior scrub oak chaparral and higher elevation mixed oak-conifer forest; adults come to lights in early summer |
| Range | w. NA from OR to Mazatlan, Mexico |
What does Brothylus gemmulatus eat?
The diet of the Brothylus gemmulatus includes larvae bore into dry solid heartwood of dead oak limbs and small stumps.
When is Brothylus gemmulatus active?
Brothylus gemmulatus: seasonal activity - Flight period: May to July; larvae take 1-2 yrs to develop.