Charisalia americana
This record describes Charisalia americana (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
head and prothorax red, elytra black; prothorax with sharp projecting corners Rare
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Charisalia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (ME‒n.FL to ON‒WI‒NE‒TX)
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Decayed tuliptree ( Liriodendron , Magnoliaceae) and tupelo ( Nyssa , Cornaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Charisalia americana (Haldeman 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Charisalia americana. 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 Charisalia americana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by cotinis , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Charisalia americana
What is Charisalia americana?
Charisalia americana is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Charisalia americana?
8‒11 mm
How do you identify Charisalia americana?
head and prothorax red, elytra black; prothorax with sharp projecting corners
Where is Charisalia americana found?
Range: e.NA (ME‒n.FL to ON‒WI‒NE‒TX)
What does Charisalia americana eat?
The diet of the Charisalia americana includes Decayed tuliptree ( Liriodendron , Magnoliaceae) and tupelo ( Nyssa , Cornaceae).
When is Charisalia americana active?
Charisalia americana: seasonal activity - Apr‒Jul.