Callidiellum villosulum
This record describes Callidiellum villosulum (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Image - IPM Images.org The Brown Fir longhorned beetle has been found in wood trunks of artificial Christmas trees imported from China. Between 1999 and 2001, more than 20 interceptions of this species were recorded.
Identification notes
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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
Established populations in North Carolina, Alabama, and Louisiana. Native to China.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: In its natural range, the brown fir longhorned beetle attacks Chinese fir, Cunninghamia lanceolata and Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica . Neither of these host genera are indigenous to North America, however, these trees are used in some areas as landscape materials. North American examples of the family Taxodiaceae (Cupressaceae) include the sequoia, redwood, and bald cypress trees. Some species of introduced beetles have been able to adopt new hosts in North America, and it is possible that the brown fir longhorned beetle could do so if it had the opportunity
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: villos - Latin for hairy
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Callidiellum villosulum. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Callidiellum villosulum
What is Callidiellum villosulum?
Callidiellum villosulum is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Callidiellum villosulum?
Adults are 6-12 mm long
How do you identify Callidiellum villosulum?
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Where is Callidiellum villosulum found?
Range: Established populations in North Carolina, Alabama, and Louisiana. Native to China.
What does Callidiellum villosulum eat?
The diet of the Callidiellum villosulum includes In its natural range, the brown fir longhorned beetle attacks Chinese fir, Cunninghamia lanceolata and Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica . Neither of these host genera are indigenous to North America, however, these trees are used in some areas as landscape materials. North American examples of the family Taxodiaceae (Cupressaceae) include the sequoia, redwood, and bald cypress trees. Some species of introduced beetles have been able to adopt new hosts in North America, and it is possible that the brown fir longhorned beetle could do so if it had the opportunity.