Heterachthes nobilis
This record describes Heterachthes nobilis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
not common in collections, mostly collected at lights or on decadent mesquite
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Ibidionini
- Genus
- Heterachthes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Tamaulipan Ecoregion (s.TX & ne.Mex)
Geographic Range
Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, TX to ne Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
adults active Apr-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on Mesquite ( Prosopis ) , and dead ebony ( Ebenopsis ebano ) (D. Heffern, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heterachthes nobilis LeConte 1862
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Heterachthes nobilis. 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 Heterachthes nobilis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Heterachthes nobilis
What is Heterachthes nobilis?
Heterachthes nobilis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Heterachthes nobilis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Tamaulipan Ecoregion (s.TX & ne.Mex) |
| Range | Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, TX to ne Mex. - Map |
What does Heterachthes nobilis eat?
The diet of the Heterachthes nobilis includes larvae feed on Mesquite ( Prosopis ) , and dead ebony ( Ebenopsis ebano ) (D. Heffern, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019).
When is Heterachthes nobilis active?
Heterachthes nobilis: seasonal activity - adults active Apr-Aug.