Metacmaeops vittata
This record describes Metacmaeops vittata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
eyes entire, not notched
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Rhagiini
- Genus
- Metacmaeops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: tuliptree, chestnut
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Metacmaeops vittata (Swederus 1787)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Metacmaeops vittata. 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 Metacmaeops vittata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Metacmaeops vittata
How big is Metacmaeops vittata?
6-8 mm
How do you identify Metacmaeops vittata?
eyes entire, not notched
Where is Metacmaeops vittata found?
Range: e US
What does Metacmaeops vittata eat?
The diet of the Metacmaeops vittata includes Larval hosts: tuliptree, chestnut.