Leptostylus transversus
This record describes Leptostylus transversus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Highly variable common, comes to lights
Identification notes
Highly variable
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
QC‒ON‒SD to FL‒AZ & Mexico ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hardwoods, vines, conifers ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Leptostylus transversus (Gyllenhal 1817)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Leptostylus transversus. 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 transversus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Leptostylus transversus
What is Leptostylus transversus?
Leptostylus transversus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Leptostylus transversus?
6‒14 mm
How do you identify Leptostylus transversus?
Highly variable
Where is Leptostylus transversus found?
Range: QC‒ON‒SD to FL‒AZ & Mexico ( 3 )
What does Leptostylus transversus eat?
The diet of the Leptostylus transversus includes hardwoods, vines, conifers ( 4 ).