Cortodera militaris
This record describes Cortodera militaris (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cortodera militaris is a species of flower longhorn in the beetle family Cerambycidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Cortodera militaris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortodera_militaris.
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.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cortodera militaris (LeConte 1850)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cortodera militaris. 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 militaris (2)
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