Callidium pseudotsugae
This record describes Callidium pseudotsugae (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The all black color, lack of pronotal callosities, and Douglas Fir host all separate this species from the very similar C. antennatum (from Dennis Haines' comment on this page ).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Callidiini
- Genus
- Callidium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-OR
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga , Gymnosperm)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Callidium pseudotsugae Fisher 1920
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Callidium pseudotsugae. 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 Callidium pseudotsugae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joyce Gross; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Callidium pseudotsugae
What is Callidium pseudotsugae?
Callidium pseudotsugae is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Callidium pseudotsugae?
The all black color, lack of pronotal callosities, and Douglas Fir host all separate this species from the very similar C. antennatum (from Dennis Haines' comment on this page ).
Where is Callidium pseudotsugae found?
Range: CA-OR
What does Callidium pseudotsugae eat?
The diet of the Callidium pseudotsugae includes Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga , Gymnosperm).