Eupogonius fulvovestitus
This record describes Eupogonius fulvovestitus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Series: Three specimens from Brownsville, Texas: Esperanza Ranch, Las Boragos, and Tolusa.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Desmiphorini
- Genus
- Eupogonius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Starr, Hidalgo, & Cameron Co.) / ne. Mex. - Map (Schaeffer 1905)(Knull 1954)
Seasonal Activity
Mar-May
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eupogonius fulvovestitus Schaeffer 1905
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eupogonius fulvovestitus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupogonius fulvovestitus
What is Eupogonius fulvovestitus?
Eupogonius fulvovestitus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eupogonius fulvovestitus?
5 mm (Schaeffer 1905)
Where is Eupogonius fulvovestitus found?
Range: southmost TX (Starr, Hidalgo, & Cameron Co.) / ne. Mex. - Map (Schaeffer 1905)(Knull 1954)
When is Eupogonius fulvovestitus active?
Eupogonius fulvovestitus: seasonal activity - Mar-May.