Dicentrus bluthneri
This record describes Dicentrus bluthneri (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dicentrus bluthneri is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by LeConte in 1880.
Identification notes
holotype
Wikipedia reference for Dicentrus bluthneri: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicentrus_bluthneri.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Opsimini
- Genus
- Dicentrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Pacific Coast (BC‒CA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dicentrus bluthneri LeConte 1880
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dicentrus bluthneri. 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 Dicentrus bluthneri (5)
Photo credits: (c) judith holm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by judith holm | (c) Scott Gilmore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Scott Gilmore | (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon | (c) Eric Bo Garcia, all rights reserved, uploaded by Eric Bo Garcia | Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dicentrus bluthneri
What is Dicentrus bluthneri?
Dicentrus bluthneri is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Dicentrus bluthneri?
holotype
Where is Dicentrus bluthneri found?
Range: Pacific Coast (BC‒CA)