Mecas bicallosa
This record describes Mecas bicallosa (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
bicallused pronoturm and abbreviated distal antennal segments
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Phytoeciini
- Genus
- Mecas
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.NA (BC‒Baja to KS)
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Artemisia tridentata, Engelmannia pinnatifida (Asteraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mecas bicallosa Martin 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Mecas bicallosa. 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 Mecas bicallosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brady Richards; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mecas bicallosa
What is Mecas bicallosa?
Mecas bicallosa is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Mecas bicallosa?
bicallused pronoturm and abbreviated distal antennal segments
Where is Mecas bicallosa found?
Range: w.NA (BC‒Baja to KS)
What does Mecas bicallosa eat?
The diet of the Mecas bicallosa includes Artemisia tridentata, Engelmannia pinnatifida (Asteraceae).
When is Mecas bicallosa active?
Mecas bicallosa: seasonal activity - Apr‒Aug.