Methia tenuipes
This record describes Methia tenuipes (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Methiini
- Genus
- Methia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (NY‒GA to IL‒e.TX)
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Mar‒May
Diet and Behavior
Diet: small dead branches of various hardwoods incl. oak, hickory, walnut, beech
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Methia tenuipes (Haldeman 1845)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Methia tenuipes. 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 Methia tenuipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Methia tenuipes
How big is Methia tenuipes?
4‒6 mm
Where is Methia tenuipes found?
Range: e.US (NY‒GA to IL‒e.TX)
What does Methia tenuipes eat?
The diet of the Methia tenuipes includes small dead branches of various hardwoods incl. oak, hickory, walnut, beech.
When is Methia tenuipes active?
Methia tenuipes: seasonal activity - mostly: Mar‒May.