Large-spotted Buckeye Borer
Lepturges regularis
This record describes Lepturges regularis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
densely clothed with very short ash-colored pubescence; thorax with four rounded spots arranged in a square; elytra adorned with about 6 dark spots; antennae and femora tawny, the latter black at the tips; elytra rounded at the tips; thorax with a strongly divergent lateral spine. Det. Marlin E. Rice, 2018 Type Locality: Ohio: [no specific locality data]
Wikipedia reference for Lepturges regularis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepturges regularis.
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
e. US (IA-PA-GA-c.TX)- Map , uncommon (despite lots of literature citations)
Seasonal Activity
May-Sept ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: in dead branches of Ohio buckeye ( Aesculus glabra ) ( 7 ) , and red buckeye ( Aesculus pavia , Hippocastanaceae) ( 8 ) , also sometimes in hickory ( 9 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lepturges regularis. 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 Large-spotted Buckeye Borer (7)
Photo credits: no rights reserved, uploaded by Stephanie E. | (c) William Hull, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by William Hull | (c) Hopper Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Hopper Museum | (c) Nathan Wahler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nathan Wahler | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Large-spotted Buckeye Borer
What is Large-spotted Buckeye Borer?
Large-spotted Buckeye Borer (Lepturges regularis) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Large-spotted Buckeye Borer?
7-10.5 mm
How do you identify Large-spotted Buckeye Borer?
densely clothed with very short ash-colored pubescence; thorax with four rounded spots arranged in a square; elytra adorned with about 6 dark spots; antennae and femora tawny, the latter black at the tips; elytra rounded at the tips; thorax with a strongly divergent lateral spine. Det. Marlin E. Rice, 2018
Where is Large-spotted Buckeye Borer found?
Range: e. US (IA-PA-GA-c.TX)- Map , uncommon (despite lots of literature citations)
What does Large-spotted Buckeye Borer eat?
The diet of the Large-spotted Buckeye Borer includes in dead branches of Ohio buckeye ( Aesculus glabra ) ( 7 ) , and red buckeye ( Aesculus pavia , Hippocastanaceae) ( 8 ) , also sometimes in hickory ( 9 ).
When is Large-spotted Buckeye Borer active?
Large-spotted Buckeye Borer: seasonal activity - May-Sept ( 5 ).