Callipogonius cornutus
This record describes Callipogonius cornutus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The most distinctive character that sets this species apart from all other Lamiinae found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is the exceptionally long flying hairs that arise from most parts on the body. These hairs are especially conspicuous on the elytra and legs. Type Locality: Brownsville, Texas (Esperanza Ranch) (Schaeffer 1904) Texas considers this a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Pogonocherini
- Genus
- Callipogonius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southmost TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, and Zapata Counties) south to Mexico (Jalisco, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz), and Nicaragua - Map
Seasonal Activity
Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: March, April, May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Willow ( Salix ) is the common element in all the biological notes published on this species.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Callipogonius cornutus. 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 Callipogonius cornutus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Callipogonius cornutus
What is Callipogonius cornutus?
Callipogonius cornutus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Callipogonius cornutus?
body length is 5.5-6.5 mm
How do you identify Callipogonius cornutus?
The most distinctive character that sets this species apart from all other Lamiinae found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is the exceptionally long flying hairs that arise from most parts on the body. These hairs are especially conspicuous on the elytra and legs.
Where is Callipogonius cornutus found?
Range: Southmost TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, and Zapata Counties) south to Mexico (Jalisco, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz), and Nicaragua - Map
What does Callipogonius cornutus eat?
The diet of the Callipogonius cornutus includes Willow ( Salix ) is the common element in all the biological notes published on this species..
When is Callipogonius cornutus active?
Callipogonius cornutus: seasonal activity - Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: March, April, May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec..