Hemierana marginata
This record describes Hemierana marginata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Hemilophini
- Genus
- Hemierana
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (MA‒FL to NE‒TX) - Map , lots of Great Plains records
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Lithospermum , Vernonia interior
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hemierana marginata (Fabricius 1798)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hemierana marginata. 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 Hemierana marginata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemierana marginata
How big is Hemierana marginata?
6‒11 mm
Where is Hemierana marginata found?
Range: e. US (MA‒FL to NE‒TX) - Map , lots of Great Plains records
What does Hemierana marginata eat?
The diet of the Hemierana marginata includes Larval hosts: Lithospermum , Vernonia interior.