Mecas femoralis
This record describes Mecas femoralis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
small size, rather uniform pubescence, lack of pronotal calluses, and reddish femora rare in collections
Wikipedia reference for Mecas femoralis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mecas femoralis.
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
mostly FL - Map , references to this sp. occuring rarely across the se go back to
Seasonal Activity
May-Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: no larval hosts known
Life History
taken on Aster in the sandhill-scrub oak community of Florida
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mecas femoralis (Haldeman 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Mecas femoralis. 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 femoralis (7)
Photo credits: (c) Noah Frade, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Noah Frade | (c) Brandon Woo, all rights reserved, uploaded by Brandon Woo | (c) Arturo Santos, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Arturo Santos | (c) runstrails, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by runstrails | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Mecas femoralis
What is Mecas femoralis?
Mecas femoralis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Mecas femoralis?
6-8 mm
How do you identify Mecas femoralis?
small size, rather uniform pubescence, lack of pronotal calluses, and reddish femora
Where is Mecas femoralis found?
Range: mostly FL - Map , references to this sp. occuring rarely across the se go back to
What does Mecas femoralis eat?
The diet of the Mecas femoralis includes no larval hosts known.
When is Mecas femoralis active?
Mecas femoralis: seasonal activity - May-Jul.
What is the life cycle of a Mecas femoralis?
taken on Aster in the sandhill-scrub oak community of Florida