Lissonotus flavocinctus
This record describes Lissonotus flavocinctus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults have been taken at lights and in pitfall traps
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Lissonotini
- Genus
- Lissonotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal plains ( 3 )
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, & Willacy Cos.) to n. S. Amer. - Map , historical record from s. Calif.
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Dec in TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Acacia, Salix, Leucaena (Dan Heffern, pers. comm. to MAQ) adults freq. on Lantana ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lissonotus flavocinctus Dupont 1836
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lissonotus flavocinctus. 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 Lissonotus flavocinctus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Graham M , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lissonotus flavocinctus
What is Lissonotus flavocinctus?
Lissonotus flavocinctus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Lissonotus flavocinctus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal plains ( 3 ) |
| Range | southmost TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, & Willacy Cos.) to n. S. Amer. - Map , historical record from s. Calif. |
What does Lissonotus flavocinctus eat?
The diet of the Lissonotus flavocinctus includes on Acacia, Salix, Leucaena (Dan Heffern, pers. comm. to MAQ) adults freq. on Lantana ( 5 ).
When is Lissonotus flavocinctus active?
Lissonotus flavocinctus: seasonal activity - Apr-Dec in TX (BG data).