Grammoptera haematites
This record describes Grammoptera haematites (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Typical form has dark elytra, orange pronotum and front femora. Yanega notes head is black except for the clypeus, and the basal antennal segments and legs are mostly reddish (scape reddish beneath). That source also notes the pale hairs on elytra and pronotum. The dark form (below) is often confused with G. subargentata (see comment here ). The dark form appears to be more common in northern populations . Perhaps a Batesian mimic of Oedemeridae (False Blister Beetles), such as Asclera : - - > Oedemeridae are known to have strong chemical defenses, including cantharidin .
Wikipedia reference for Grammoptera haematites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammoptera_haematites.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Grammoptera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. N. Amer. - Map ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on various shrubs
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Grammoptera haematites (Newman 1841) haemato - Greek 'blood'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Grammoptera haematites. 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 Grammoptera haematites (8)
Photo credits: (c) Patrick Coin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug | (c) Paul Bedell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Paul Bedell | (c) Nikolett Tóth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nikolett Tóth | no rights reserved, uploaded by Dennis White | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by cotinis , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Grammoptera haematites
What is Grammoptera haematites?
Grammoptera haematites is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Grammoptera haematites?
4-7 mm
How do you identify Grammoptera haematites?
Typical form has dark elytra, orange pronotum and front femora. Yanega notes head is black except for the clypeus, and the basal antennal segments and legs are mostly reddish (scape reddish beneath). That source also notes the pale hairs on elytra and pronotum. The dark form (below) is often confused with G. subargentata (see comment here ). The dark form appears to be more common in northern populations .
Where is Grammoptera haematites found?
Range: e. N. Amer. - Map ( 3 )
What does Grammoptera haematites eat?
The diet of the Grammoptera haematites includes Larvae feed on various shrubs.
When is Grammoptera haematites active?
Grammoptera haematites: seasonal activity - Apr-Jul.