Lepturges yucca
This record describes Lepturges yucca (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Palmerlee, Cochise Co., Arizona (Schaeffer 1905)
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
se. AZ to w. TX / n. Mex - Map (Hovore & Tyson 1983)
Seasonal Activity
July-August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Yucca
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lepturges yucca Schaeffer 1905
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lepturges yucca. 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 yucca (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lepturges yucca
What is Lepturges yucca?
Lepturges yucca is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lepturges yucca?
5.5-9 mm
Where is Lepturges yucca found?
Range: se. AZ to w. TX / n. Mex - Map (Hovore & Tyson 1983)
What does Lepturges yucca eat?
The diet of the Lepturges yucca includes Yucca.
When is Lepturges yucca active?
Lepturges yucca: seasonal activity - July-August.