Dihammaphora dispar
This record describes Dihammaphora dispar (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Aside from Schaeffer's record from Brownsville based on material in the Dietz collection, we know of no other TX specimens (Ottomar Dietz is known to have collected in the Brownsville area during 1901 --Horace Burke, pers. comm., 2009)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Rhopalophorini
- Genus
- Dihammaphora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) through much of Mexico - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Occasionally collected from blossoms and on deadwood in Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dihammaphora dispar Chevrolat 1859
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dihammaphora dispar. 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 Dihammaphora dispar
What is Dihammaphora dispar?
Dihammaphora dispar is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dihammaphora dispar?
4.6-6.2 mm
Where is Dihammaphora dispar found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) through much of Mexico - Map
What does Dihammaphora dispar eat?
The diet of the Dihammaphora dispar includes Occasionally collected from blossoms and on deadwood in Mexico.