Black-horned Juniper Borer
Callidium texanum
This record describes Callidium texanum (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hard to ID to species from images (Steven Lingafelter, pers. comments to EG)
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
ID-CA to MO-MS
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Breeds in Juniperus spp. (Chemsak 1962); not the only sp. of Callidium that breeds in juniper (Androw & Lingafelter, pers. comments) -- see C. juniperi. Apparent new host per BG data: Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens (Cupressaceae) USDA Fact Sheet, 1993.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Callidium texanum Schaeffer 1917
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Callidium texanum. 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 Black-horned Juniper Borer (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , egordon88
Frequently Asked Questions About Black-horned Juniper Borer
What is Black-horned Juniper Borer?
Black-horned Juniper Borer (Callidium texanum) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Black-horned Juniper Borer?
10 mm (Schaeffer 1917)
How do you identify Black-horned Juniper Borer?
Hard to ID to species from images (Steven Lingafelter, pers. comments to EG)
Where is Black-horned Juniper Borer found?
Range: ID-CA to MO-MS
What does Black-horned Juniper Borer eat?
The diet of the Black-horned Juniper Borer includes Breeds in Juniperus spp. (Chemsak 1962); not the only sp. of Callidium that breeds in juniper (Androw & Lingafelter, pers. comments) -- see C. juniperi. Apparent new host per BG data: Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens (Cupressaceae) USDA Fact Sheet, 1993..