Hebestola pullata
This record describes Hebestola pullata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
uniform, dull brown/gray (incl. ant.) plus elongate shape and unspined pronotum comes to lights (MV may work better than blacklight)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Monochamini
- Genus
- Hebestola
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (s.QC‒n.FL to MO‒LA) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
mostly Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Quercus, Castanea, Amelanchier ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hebestola pullata (Haldeman 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hebestola pullata. 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 Hebestola pullata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hebestola pullata
What is Hebestola pullata?
Hebestola pullata is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hebestola pullata?
12‒16 mm
How do you identify Hebestola pullata?
uniform, dull brown/gray (incl. ant.) plus elongate shape and unspined pronotum
Where is Hebestola pullata found?
Range: e.NA (s.QC‒n.FL to MO‒LA) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Hebestola pullata eat?
The diet of the Hebestola pullata includes Larval hosts: Quercus, Castanea, Amelanchier ( 5 ).
When is Hebestola pullata active?
Hebestola pullata: seasonal activity - mostly Jun-Jul (BG data).