Hyperplatys aspersa
This record describes Hyperplatys aspersa (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
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Hyperplatys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental (BC‒LB to UT‒TX‒AL‒GA)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
under bark of various hardwoods; also moonseed vine ( Menispermum ), burdock ( Arctium )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperplatys aspersa ( Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperplatys aspersa. 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 Hyperplatys aspersa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyperplatys aspersa
How big is Hyperplatys aspersa?
4‒10 mm
Where is Hyperplatys aspersa found?
Range: transcontinental (BC‒LB to UT‒TX‒AL‒GA)
What is the life cycle of a Hyperplatys aspersa?
under bark of various hardwoods; also moonseed vine ( Menispermum ), burdock ( Arctium )