Ecyrus dasycerus
This record describes Ecyrus dasycerus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Variable in size and color, but the combination of body shape and the dark, inverted arc-like (although sometimes faint) marking at the elytral base is distinctive among eastern longhorns comes to lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Pogonocherini
- Genus
- Ecyrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA: QC‒ON‒e.NE to FL‒TX to Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: variety of hardwoods, esp. oak and hackberry
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ecyrus dasycerus (Say 1826)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ecyrus dasycerus. 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 Ecyrus dasycerus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matthew Roth; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Ecyrus dasycerus
What is Ecyrus dasycerus?
Ecyrus dasycerus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ecyrus dasycerus?
4‒10 mm
How do you identify Ecyrus dasycerus?
Variable in size and color, but the combination of body shape and the dark, inverted arc-like (although sometimes faint) marking at the elytral base is distinctive among eastern longhorns
Where is Ecyrus dasycerus found?
Range: e.NA: QC‒ON‒e.NE to FL‒TX to Mexico
What does Ecyrus dasycerus eat?
The diet of the Ecyrus dasycerus includes variety of hardwoods, esp. oak and hackberry.