Crioprosopus rimosus
This record describes Crioprosopus rimosus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults rarely collected except from their pupal chambers (Vogt 1949)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Crioprosopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. TX to ne. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-May
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed within the bases of living Mesquite ( Prosopis ) and Huisache ( Acacia )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crioprosopus rimosus. 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 Crioprosopus rimosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Crioprosopus rimosus
What is Crioprosopus rimosus?
Crioprosopus rimosus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Crioprosopus rimosus?
30-38 mm
Where is Crioprosopus rimosus found?
Range: c. TX to ne. Mex. - Map
What does Crioprosopus rimosus eat?
The diet of the Crioprosopus rimosus includes Larvae feed within the bases of living Mesquite ( Prosopis ) and Huisache ( Acacia ).
When is Crioprosopus rimosus active?
Crioprosopus rimosus: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-May.