Goes novus 0
Goes novus
This record describes Goes novus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Described from a series of six examples taken by Mr. Poling at Alpine, Texas, June-July, 1926. The type is a male bearing date July 15-30.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Monochamini
- Genus
- Goes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Goes novus Fall 1928
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Goes novus. 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 Goes novus 0
What is Goes novus 0?
Goes novus 0 (Goes novus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Goes novus 0?
Length 19-24 mm
Where is Goes novus 0 found?
Range: w.TX