Cymatoderella collaris
This record describes Cymatoderella collaris (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotum orange with apical and basal margins black Det. E. G. Riley 2009 coll'ed from flight-intercept traps, at mercury vapor and blacklights.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tillinae
- Genus
- Cymatoderella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (TX-FL-MD-OH) to Guatemala - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
April-July ,(BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cymatoderella collaris. 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 Cymatoderella collaris (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cymatoderella collaris
What is Cymatoderella collaris?
Cymatoderella collaris is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cymatoderella collaris?
4.0 - 5.5 mm
How do you identify Cymatoderella collaris?
pronotum orange with apical and basal margins black Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Where is Cymatoderella collaris found?
Range: se. US (TX-FL-MD-OH) to Guatemala - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
When is Cymatoderella collaris active?
Cymatoderella collaris: seasonal activity - April-July ,(BG data).