Lepturges infilatus
This record describes Lepturges infilatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley 2009 comes to lights ( 3 )
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Lepturges
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. AZ, s.TX (at least as far n. as Kingsville, TX) to Panama - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Seasonal Activity
March to October ( 6 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae mine the cambium layer of dead branches of Tepehuaje - Leucaena ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lepturges infilatus Bates 1872
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lepturges infilatus. 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 Lepturges infilatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lepturges infilatus
What is Lepturges infilatus?
Lepturges infilatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lepturges infilatus?
7-10.5 mm
How do you identify Lepturges infilatus?
Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Where is Lepturges infilatus found?
Range: s. AZ, s.TX (at least as far n. as Kingsville, TX) to Panama - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
What does Lepturges infilatus eat?
The diet of the Lepturges infilatus includes Larvae mine the cambium layer of dead branches of Tepehuaje - Leucaena ( 6 ).
When is Lepturges infilatus active?
Lepturges infilatus: seasonal activity - March to October ( 6 ).