Charlesella viticola
This record describes Charlesella viticola (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The pubescence of elytra is sometimes uniformly cinereous, intermixed with black spots; the region around the scutellum is always more or less blackish. Det. E. G. Riley, 2010 Type Locality: San Tomas [Sabal Palm Sanctuary], Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Desmiphorini
- Genus
- Charlesella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually taken by beating vines , original short series beaten from heavy dead stems of vines inside of the Palmetto grove in San Tomas [Sabal Palm Sanctuary]
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo and Cameron Co.) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , rare ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
May-Sept ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Charlesella viticola (Schaeffer 1908)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Charlesella viticola. 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 Charlesella viticola (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Charlesella viticola
What is Charlesella viticola?
Charlesella viticola is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Charlesella viticola?
4 mm
How do you identify Charlesella viticola?
The pubescence of elytra is sometimes uniformly cinereous, intermixed with black spots; the region around the scutellum is always more or less blackish. Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Where is Charlesella viticola found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Usually taken by beating vines , original short series beaten from heavy dead stems of vines inside of the Palmetto grove in San Tomas [Sabal Palm Sanctuary] |
| Range | southmost TX (Hidalgo and Cameron Co.) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , rare ( 4 ) |
When is Charlesella viticola active?
Charlesella viticola: seasonal activity - May-Sept ( 4 ).