Gnaphalodes trachyderoides
This record describes Gnaphalodes trachyderoides (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Bothriospilini
- Genus
- Gnaphalodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c.TX (Bexar Co.) to Panama - Map , most common in the Valley (s.TX)
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar‒Nov, peaking in Sept
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Mesquite, Huisache, Ebony, Acacia, Elm, Hackberry, Citrus
Life History
most active at dusk and in the early evening, when it may be captured flying about freshly cut Acacia . ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gnaphalodes trachyderoides Thomson 1860
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gnaphalodes trachyderoides. 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 Gnaphalodes trachyderoides (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Gnaphalodes trachyderoides
How do you identify Gnaphalodes trachyderoides?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Gnaphalodes trachyderoides found?
Range: c.TX (Bexar Co.) to Panama - Map , most common in the Valley (s.TX)
What does Gnaphalodes trachyderoides eat?
The diet of the Gnaphalodes trachyderoides includes Larval hosts: Mesquite, Huisache, Ebony, Acacia, Elm, Hackberry, Citrus.
When is Gnaphalodes trachyderoides active?
Gnaphalodes trachyderoides: seasonal activity - mostly Mar‒Nov, peaking in Sept.
What is the life cycle of a Gnaphalodes trachyderoides?
most active at dusk and in the early evening, when it may be captured flying about freshly cut Acacia . ( 4 )