Bahiagrass borer
Derobrachus brevicollis
This record describes Derobrachus brevicollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Prioninae
- Tribe
- Prionini
- Genus
- Derobrachus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AL, North FL to NC
Diet and Behavior
Diet: A pest of Peanuts and Bahiagrass. Many references are also available on the web under the common name 'Bahiagrass/Bahia grass borer', including larva . 1968. Tippins, H.H. Biology of Derobrachus brevicollis , a pest of bahiagrass and peanuts. Research bulletin, University of Georgia, College of Agriculture Experiment Stations. 18 pp.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Derobrachus brevicollis. 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 Bahiagrass borer
How big is Bahiagrass borer?
Males 28-43mm, Females 31-65mm
Where is Bahiagrass borer found?
Range: AL, North FL to NC
What does Bahiagrass borer eat?
The diet of the Bahiagrass borer includes A pest of Peanuts and Bahiagrass. Many references are also available on the web under the common name 'Bahiagrass/Bahia grass borer', including larva . 1968. Tippins, H.H. Biology of Derobrachus brevicollis , a pest of bahiagrass and peanuts. Research bulletin, University of Georgia, College of Agriculture Experiment Stations. 18 pp..