Cymatodera wolcotti
This record describes Cymatodera wolcotti (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
collected at UV lights/traps, Malaise traps, a wooden block nest intercept trap, Lindgren funnel traps baited with alpha-beta pinene and ethanol (separately) and turpentine and frontalin (together)
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
Habitat
Adults taken from Prunus persica (Rosaceae), Quercus nigra (Fagaceae), reared from fusiform rust canker on Pinus elliottii (Pinaceae), and pupae have been collected from its cones
Geographic Range
se US (VA-FL to MO-TX)
Seasonal Activity
In FL, adults collected during all months except for June
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cymatodera wolcotti Barr 1950
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cymatodera wolcotti. 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 wolcotti (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cymatodera wolcotti
What is Cymatodera wolcotti?
Cymatodera wolcotti is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cymatodera wolcotti?
9-14 mm
Where is Cymatodera wolcotti found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults taken from Prunus persica (Rosaceae), Quercus nigra (Fagaceae), reared from fusiform rust canker on Pinus elliottii (Pinaceae), and pupae have been collected from its cones |
| Range | se US (VA-FL to MO-TX) |
When is Cymatodera wolcotti active?
Cymatodera wolcotti: seasonal activity - In FL, adults collected during all months except for June.