Lophalia cyanicollis
This record describes Lophalia cyanicollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Lophalia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ (rarely?), southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo Cos.) to so. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Oct-Nov; common in southmost TX in October on flowers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: cyanicollis = dark blue neck
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lophalia cyanicollis. 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 Lophalia cyanicollis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lophalia cyanicollis
How do you identify Lophalia cyanicollis?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Lophalia cyanicollis found?
Range: AZ (rarely?), southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo Cos.) to so. Mex. - Map
When is Lophalia cyanicollis active?
Lophalia cyanicollis: seasonal activity - Oct-Nov; common in southmost TX in October on flowers.