Eupogonius subarmatus
This record describes Eupogonius subarmatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eupogonius subarmatus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by LeConte in 1859. It is known from eastern North America.
Identification notes
pronotal stripes never continue onto the elytra; pronotum with small but distinct lateral spines
Wikipedia reference for Eupogonius subarmatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupogonius_subarmatus.
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
e.NA (NB‒n.FL to MN‒TX) , not present in TX per (BG data) , most records e. of the Miss. R., the n.FL record is 100 y.o.
Seasonal Activity
May‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Celastrus scandens, Fagus ferrugineus, Tilia americana and Ulmus americana ( 7 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eupogonius subarmatus (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eupogonius subarmatus. 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 Eupogonius subarmatus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Hopper Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Hopper Museum | (c) bdholt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Ludo Leclerc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ludo Leclerc | (c) cheins1, all rights reserved, uploaded by cheins1 | Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupogonius subarmatus
What is Eupogonius subarmatus?
Eupogonius subarmatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eupogonius subarmatus?
6‒8 mm
How do you identify Eupogonius subarmatus?
pronotal stripes never continue onto the elytra; pronotum with small but distinct lateral spines
Where is Eupogonius subarmatus found?
Range: e.NA (NB‒n.FL to MN‒TX) , not present in TX per (BG data) , most records e. of the Miss. R., the n.FL record is 100 y.o.
What does Eupogonius subarmatus eat?
The diet of the Eupogonius subarmatus includes Larval hosts: Celastrus scandens, Fagus ferrugineus, Tilia americana and Ulmus americana ( 7 ).
When is Eupogonius subarmatus active?
Eupogonius subarmatus: seasonal activity - May‒Aug.