Hemierana rileyi
This record describes Hemierana rileyi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotum entirely orange on wide anterior area. HOLOTYPE Type Locality: Texas: Jeff Davis Co., Davis Mountain Preserve, Mount Livermore, Mount Livermore Road (2,400–2,500 m; 30.63467º N / 104.16899º W (± 350 m)), 17.VI.2014, E. G. Riley col.
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
Habitat
holotype and paratype found on the same plant tentatively identified as Brickellia californica (Asteraceae).
Geographic Range
endemic to Davis Mountains of w. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jun, Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hemierana rileyi Heffern, Botero & Santos-Silva, 2019
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hemierana rileyi. 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 rileyi (3)
Photo credits: (c) Dan Heffern, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Heffern | (c) mksexton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemierana rileyi
What is Hemierana rileyi?
Hemierana rileyi is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hemierana rileyi?
holotype female, TL: 8.35 mm paratype male, TL: 7.60 mm
How do you identify Hemierana rileyi?
pronotum entirely orange on wide anterior area. HOLOTYPE
Where is Hemierana rileyi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | holotype and paratype found on the same plant tentatively identified as Brickellia californica (Asteraceae). |
| Range | endemic to Davis Mountains of w. TX - Map |
When is Hemierana rileyi active?
Hemierana rileyi: seasonal activity - Jun, Aug.