Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis
This record describes Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Devil's River near Del Rio, Val Verde Co., Texas Very rare in collections
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Elaphidionopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. TX (Brewster to Bexar to Zapata Co.) / Coahuila, Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
May to Sept
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reared from Hackberry ( Celtis reticulata ) and Mulberry ( Morus ) (BG data)
Life History
comes to lights and to fermenting bait trap
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis Linsley 1936
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis. 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 Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis
What is Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis?
Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis found?
Range: sw. TX (Brewster to Bexar to Zapata Co.) / Coahuila, Mex. - Map
What does Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis eat?
The diet of the Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis includes reared from Hackberry ( Celtis reticulata ) and Mulberry ( Morus ) (BG data).
When is Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis active?
Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis: seasonal activity - May to Sept.
What is the life cycle of a Elaphidionopsis fasciatipennis?
comes to lights and to fermenting bait trap