Goes tumifrons
This record describes Goes tumifrons (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to G. tesselatus , but more robust, pubescence is uniform (somehwat striped in tesselatus ), very thick, face more bulging, and lower eye lobes are nearly circular
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
se. US - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Sep
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Goes tumifrons Linsley & Chemsak 1984
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Goes tumifrons. 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 Goes tumifrons (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Goes tumifrons
What is Goes tumifrons?
Goes tumifrons is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Goes tumifrons?
22-31 mm
How do you identify Goes tumifrons?
Similar to G. tesselatus , but more robust, pubescence is uniform (somehwat striped in tesselatus ), very thick, face more bulging, and lower eye lobes are nearly circular
Where is Goes tumifrons found?
Range: se. US - Map
When is Goes tumifrons active?
Goes tumifrons: seasonal activity - Jul-Sep.