Euderces picipes
This record describes Euderces picipes (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotum with distinct, longitudinal rugae [striae]; ivory callus of elytron nearly always [slightly] oblique [vs. at right angle] (couplet 118) - uncommon red forms, mostly present in the Gulf states
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Tillomorphini
- Genus
- Euderces
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (QC-ON to c.TX-c.FL) - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) , uncommon on Gulf coastal plain
Seasonal Activity
mostly: May-July (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae mine under the bark of various hardwoods including hickory, black walnut, chestnut, oak, elm, redbud, locust, and dogwood ( 8 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euderces picipes ( Fabricius 1787)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euderces picipes. 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 Euderces picipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by cotinis , john and jane balaban , Mike Quinn , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Euderces picipes
What is Euderces picipes?
Euderces picipes is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Euderces picipes?
5-9 mm
How do you identify Euderces picipes?
pronotum with distinct, longitudinal rugae [striae]; ivory callus of elytron nearly always [slightly] oblique [vs. at right angle] (couplet 118) - uncommon red forms, mostly present in the Gulf states
Where is Euderces picipes found?
Range: e NA (QC-ON to c.TX-c.FL) - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) , uncommon on Gulf coastal plain
What does Euderces picipes eat?
The diet of the Euderces picipes includes Larvae mine under the bark of various hardwoods including hickory, black walnut, chestnut, oak, elm, redbud, locust, and dogwood ( 8 ).
When is Euderces picipes active?
Euderces picipes: seasonal activity - mostly: May-July (BG data).