Gaurotes cyanipennis
This record describes Gaurotes cyanipennis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Comes in 2 color phases, smooth metalic purple or green. |
| Legs | Legs yellow. |
| Elytra | Elytra smooth, pronotum tapers gradually. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Acmaeopini
- Genus
- Gaurotes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In or near wooded areas, and visiting flowers in fields.
Geographic Range
Canada to Georgia, possibly beyond. Found in Europe also.
Seasonal Activity
May-August (eastern North America). April-June (North Carolina).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults found on flowers, so take pollen and/or nectar.
Life History
Larvae feeds beneath bark of deciduous trees and shrubs.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gaurotes cyanipennis (Say, 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gaurotes cyanipennis. 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 Gaurotes cyanipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cotinis , Phillip Harpootlian , mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Gaurotes cyanipennis
What is Gaurotes cyanipennis?
Gaurotes cyanipennis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Gaurotes cyanipennis?
9-13mm
How do you identify Gaurotes cyanipennis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Comes in 2 color phases, smooth metalic purple or green. |
| Legs | Legs yellow. |
| Elytra | Elytra smooth, pronotum tapers gradually. |
Where is Gaurotes cyanipennis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | In or near wooded areas, and visiting flowers in fields. |
| Range | Canada to Georgia, possibly beyond. Found in Europe also. |
What does Gaurotes cyanipennis eat?
The diet of the Gaurotes cyanipennis includes Adults found on flowers, so take pollen and/or nectar..
When is Gaurotes cyanipennis active?
Gaurotes cyanipennis: seasonal activity - May-August (eastern North America). April-June (North Carolina)..
What is the life cycle of a Gaurotes cyanipennis?
Larvae feeds beneath bark of deciduous trees and shrubs.