Eburia ovicollis
This record describes Eburia ovicollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011 Adults come to lights
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011
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
c. TX to ne. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly May-Aug ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva emerged from dead Mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa ) ( 4 ) and from dead Texas ebony ( Ebenopsis ebano ) ( 5 ) (D. Heffern, pers. comm. to M.A. Quinn, 2023).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eburia ovicollis LeConte 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eburia ovicollis. 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 ovicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Joshua Stuart Rose , Mike Quinn , v belov , Alex Harman
Frequently Asked Questions About Eburia ovicollis
What is Eburia ovicollis?
Eburia ovicollis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Eburia ovicollis?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011
Where is Eburia ovicollis found?
Range: c. TX to ne. Mex. - Map
What does Eburia ovicollis eat?
The diet of the Eburia ovicollis includes Larva emerged from dead Mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa ) ( 4 ) and from dead Texas ebony ( Ebenopsis ebano ) ( 5 ) (D. Heffern, pers. comm. to M.A. Quinn, 2023)..
When is Eburia ovicollis active?
Eburia ovicollis: seasonal activity - mostly May-Aug ( 3 ).