Leptostylus cretatellus
This record describes Leptostylus cretatellus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Leptostylus cretatellus Bates Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 Since 1989, numerous specimens have been taken in and near the Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary, Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX by beating dead branches and rearing from dead branches of Tepeguaje - Leucaena pulverulenta. (Heffern 2001)
Wikipedia reference for Leptostylus cretatellus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptostylus_cretatellus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Leptostylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Found at the Sabal Palm Sanctuary and Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Dead branches of Tepeguaje - Leucaena pulverulenta - (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Leptostylus cretatellus Bates 1863
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Leptostylus cretatellus. 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 Leptostylus cretatellus (8)
Photo credits: (c) Carlos G Velazco-Macias, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carlos G Velazco-Macias | (c) Chuck Sexton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chuck Sexton | (c) Hopper Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Hopper Museum | (c) Jerry Kosanovich, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jerry Kosanovich | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Leptostylus cretatellus
What is Leptostylus cretatellus?
Leptostylus cretatellus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Leptostylus cretatellus?
Leptostylus cretatellus Bates Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Leptostylus cretatellus found?
Range: Found at the Sabal Palm Sanctuary and Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas.
What does Leptostylus cretatellus eat?
The diet of the Leptostylus cretatellus includes Dead branches of Tepeguaje - Leucaena pulverulenta - (Fabaceae).