Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle
Curtomerus flavus
This record describes Curtomerus flavus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Curtomerus flavus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Fabricius in 1775.
Wikipedia reference for Curtomerus flavus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtomerus_flavus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Curtomerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
South Florida, Neotropics ( Cerambycidae of Florida )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: tropical hardwoods ( Cerambycidae of Florida )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Curtomerus flavus. 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 Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle (5)
Photo credits: (c) prioninae_eu, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Hubert Szczygieł, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Hubert Szczygieł | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle
What is Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle?
Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle (Curtomerus flavus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle found?
Range: South Florida, Neotropics ( Cerambycidae of Florida )
What does Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle eat?
The diet of the Curtomerus Longhorned Beetle includes Hosts: tropical hardwoods ( Cerambycidae of Florida ).