Microclytus compressicollis
This record describes Microclytus compressicollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Microclytus compressicollis is a species of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycinae subfamily. It was described by Laporte and Gory in 1835. It is known from northeastern North America.
Wikipedia reference for Microclytus compressicollis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microclytus_compressicollis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Anaglyptini
- Genus
- Microclytus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Microclytus compressicollis. 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 Microclytus compressicollis (3)
Photo credits: (c) wyldewastelander, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by wyldewastelander | (c) Jason M Crockwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Jason M Crockwell