Lepturobosca chrysocoma
This record describes Lepturobosca chrysocoma (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The very dense, appressed, metallic golden pubescence is distinctive
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Lepturobosca
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Larvae in decaying wood (hardwood, conifer)
Geographic Range
transcontinental (boreal & western montane), Canada to n.Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lepturobosca chrysocoma (Kirby in Richardson 1837)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lepturobosca chrysocoma. 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 Lepturobosca chrysocoma (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Phillip Harpootlian , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lepturobosca chrysocoma
What is Lepturobosca chrysocoma?
Lepturobosca chrysocoma is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lepturobosca chrysocoma?
10‒20 mm
How do you identify Lepturobosca chrysocoma?
The very dense, appressed, metallic golden pubescence is distinctive
Where is Lepturobosca chrysocoma found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Larvae in decaying wood (hardwood, conifer) |
| Range | transcontinental (boreal & western montane), Canada to n.Mexico |