Southwestern Marbled Longhorn
Lochmaeocles marmoratus
This record describes Lochmaeocles marmoratus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lochmaeocles marmoratus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Casey in 1913. It is known from the United States and Mexico.
Wikipedia reference for Lochmaeocles marmoratus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lochmaeocles_marmoratus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Onciderini
- Genus
- Lochmaeocles
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / nw Mex. - Map ( 3 ) , uncommon
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Aug (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lochmaeocles marmoratus Casey 1913
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lochmaeocles marmoratus. 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 Southwestern Marbled Longhorn (8)
Photo credits: (c) Tony Palmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Palmer | (c) Hector Daniel Pinto Santana, all rights reserved, uploaded by Hector Daniel Pinto Santana | (c) Maybeth Pinto, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maybeth Pinto | (c) Marty Jakle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Marty Jakle | (c) Daniel S. Cooper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Daniel S. Cooper | (c) Oliver Blunt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Oliver Blunt | (c) ravenlunatic, all rights reserved | Contributed by William Ericson; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwestern Marbled Longhorn
What is Southwestern Marbled Longhorn?
Southwestern Marbled Longhorn (Lochmaeocles marmoratus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Southwestern Marbled Longhorn?
Length 24.0-28.0 mm (Casey 1913)
Where is Southwestern Marbled Longhorn found?
Range: AZ / nw Mex. - Map ( 3 ) , uncommon
When is Southwestern Marbled Longhorn active?
Southwestern Marbled Longhorn: seasonal activity - Jul-Aug (BG data).