Cyrtinus beckeri
This record describes Cyrtinus beckeri (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Pine Canyon, 5000 ft, Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., Texas. May 10, 1959. Acer grandidentatum ( 5 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Cyrtinini
- Genus
- Cyrtinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se NM & w. TX / n. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
May-June, Sept-Nov. ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae reared from dead twigs of bigtooth maple ( Acer grandidentatum , Aceraceae) ( 4 )
Life History
Ant mimic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cyrtinus beckeri Howden 1960
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cyrtinus beckeri. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrtinus beckeri
What is Cyrtinus beckeri?
Cyrtinus beckeri is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cyrtinus beckeri?
2.3-3.5 mm
Where is Cyrtinus beckeri found?
Range: se NM & w. TX / n. Mex. - Map
What does Cyrtinus beckeri eat?
The diet of the Cyrtinus beckeri includes Larvae reared from dead twigs of bigtooth maple ( Acer grandidentatum , Aceraceae) ( 4 ).
When is Cyrtinus beckeri active?
Cyrtinus beckeri: seasonal activity - May-June, Sept-Nov. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Cyrtinus beckeri?
Ant mimic