Dicerca mutica
This record describes Dicerca mutica (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Most closely resembles D. lurida and related species, but can be separated by the elytral apices being entire, produced slightly at suture, and by having the prosternal process convex (♂) to flat (♀) rather than concave.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysochroinae
- Tribe
- Dicercini
- Genus
- Dicerca
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
MD, MO, NY, TX
Seasonal Activity
May - June
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults found on osage orange and maple.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dicerca mutica LeConte, 1860
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dicerca mutica. 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 Dicerca mutica (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Hansen; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dicerca mutica
What is Dicerca mutica?
Dicerca mutica is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dicerca mutica?
18 mm
How do you identify Dicerca mutica?
Most closely resembles D. lurida and related species, but can be separated by the elytral apices being entire, produced slightly at suture, and by having the prosternal process convex (♂) to flat (♀) rather than concave.
Where is Dicerca mutica found?
Range: MD, MO, NY, TX
What does Dicerca mutica eat?
The diet of the Dicerca mutica includes Adults found on osage orange and maple..
When is Dicerca mutica active?
Dicerca mutica: seasonal activity - May - June.