Cymatodera longicornis 0
Cymatodera longicornis
This record describes Cymatodera longicornis (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennae with joints two and three small, round, together shorter than joint four (first key couplet) Type Locality: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tillinae
- Genus
- Cymatodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to w.TX, CO to UT - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cymatodera longicornis LeConte, 1849
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cymatodera longicornis. 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 Cymatodera longicornis 0 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cymatodera longicornis 0
What is Cymatodera longicornis 0?
Cymatodera longicornis 0 (Cymatodera longicornis) is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cymatodera longicornis 0?
Antennae with joints two and three small, round, together shorter than joint four (first key couplet)
Where is Cymatodera longicornis 0 found?
Range: AZ to w.TX, CO to UT - Map