Judolia montivagans
This record describes Judolia montivagans (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | Pronotum black. |
| Elytra | Elytra black with cream to pale yellow marks. Wide cream stripe from base to about mid wing, lower border jagged and with 2 or 3 black oval marks through the middle – may vary. 2nd cream stripe on lower wings, both top and lower border jagged. Types: Holotype as Leptura sexmaculata by Kirby, 1837. Type Locality: North America. Kirby's collections are in the British Museum (Natural History) and the Linnean Society. Holotype as Leptura montivagans by Couper, 1864. Type Locality: Quebec. Couper’s collection is scattered. Most of his Coleoptera are at the Lyman Museum at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. Holotype as Judolia seminigra male by Casey, 1924. Type Locality: Idaho. In the United States National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. Type #26010 |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Judolia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Forests
Geographic Range
boreal N. Amer.
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on Pine and possibly Poplar – apparently live trees.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: montivagans - French for mountain wanderer.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Judolia montivagans. 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 Judolia montivagans (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , lee_penner
Frequently Asked Questions About Judolia montivagans
What is Judolia montivagans?
Judolia montivagans is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Judolia montivagans?
7-12 mm
How do you identify Judolia montivagans?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | Pronotum black. |
| Elytra | Elytra black with cream to pale yellow marks. Wide cream stripe from base to about mid wing, lower border jagged and with 2 or 3 black oval marks through the middle – may vary. 2nd cream stripe on lower wings, both top and lower border jagged. |
Where is Judolia montivagans found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forests |
| Range | boreal N. Amer. |
What does Judolia montivagans eat?
The diet of the Judolia montivagans includes Larvae feed on Pine and possibly Poplar – apparently live trees..
When is Judolia montivagans active?
Judolia montivagans: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Jul (BG data).