Euderces reichei
This record describes Euderces reichei (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
granulate pronotum w/o defined longitudinal rugae, ivory elytral lines nearly always transverse [at right angle to elytral edge] - no black form
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
KS to n. Mex., plus scattered se US records - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Sapindus, Celtis, Prosopis, Acacia, Zanthoxylum , also Diospyros, Prosopis, Crataegus, Parkinsonia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euderces reichei LeConte 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euderces reichei. 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 reichei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by cotinis , john and jane balaban , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Euderces reichei
What is Euderces reichei?
Euderces reichei is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Euderces reichei?
4-5 mm
How do you identify Euderces reichei?
granulate pronotum w/o defined longitudinal rugae, ivory elytral lines nearly always transverse [at right angle to elytral edge] - no black form
Where is Euderces reichei found?
Range: KS to n. Mex., plus scattered se US records - Map
What does Euderces reichei eat?
The diet of the Euderces reichei includes Larval hosts: Sapindus, Celtis, Prosopis, Acacia, Zanthoxylum , also Diospyros, Prosopis, Crataegus, Parkinsonia.