Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle
Callidiellum rufipenne
This record describes Callidiellum rufipenne (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
dorsal habitus earliest record in our area: BC 1927 (Hoebeke 1999)
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Callidiini
- Genus
- Callidiellum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to e. Asia, adventive in NA (East Coast: RI-NC), so. Europe , and Argentina (Di Iorio 2004)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Cupressaceae and Taxodiaceae ( Chamaecyparis, Cryptomeria, Cupressus, Juniperus, Thuja )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Callidiellum rufipenne (Motschulsky 1860)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Callidiellum rufipenne. 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 Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Ted Kropiewnicki
Frequently Asked Questions About Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle
What is Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle?
Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle (Callidiellum rufipenne) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle?
6–13 mm (Hoebeke 1999)
How do you identify Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle?
dorsal habitus
Where is Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle found?
Range: native to e. Asia, adventive in NA (East Coast: RI-NC), so. Europe , and Argentina (Di Iorio 2004)
What does Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle eat?
The diet of the Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle includes hosts: Cupressaceae and Taxodiaceae ( Chamaecyparis, Cryptomeria, Cupressus, Juniperus, Thuja ).