Eburia linsleyi
This record describes Eburia linsleyi (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
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Eburiini
- Genus
- Eburia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM / n. Mex. (Chi, Son) - Map , uncommon
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Aug ( 3 ) (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults beaten from oak foliage, trapped in fermenting bait, and captured at light, 2 miles southwest of Portal, July 9-27. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eburia linsleyi Lacey 1949
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eburia linsleyi. 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 Eburia linsleyi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eburia linsleyi
Where is Eburia linsleyi found?
Range: AZ-NM / n. Mex. (Chi, Son) - Map , uncommon
When is Eburia linsleyi active?
Eburia linsleyi: seasonal activity - Jul-Aug ( 3 ) (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Eburia linsleyi?
Adults beaten from oak foliage, trapped in fermenting bait, and captured at light, 2 miles southwest of Portal, July 9-27. ( 3 )