Cortodera cubitalis
This record describes Cortodera cubitalis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
species page rather variable, described under 10 names, most of them Casey's
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Acmaeopini
- Genus
- Cortodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cortodera cubitalis (LeConte 1861)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cortodera cubitalis. 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 Cortodera cubitalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Hartmut Wisch , Brady Richards
Frequently Asked Questions About Cortodera cubitalis
What is Cortodera cubitalis?
Cortodera cubitalis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cortodera cubitalis?
species page rather variable, described under 10 names, most of them Casey's
Where is Cortodera cubitalis found?
Range: CA