Spotted Pine Sawyer
Monochamus maculosus
This record describes Monochamus maculosus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
similar to M. carolinensis (strong, dense elytral punctation) but darker, with white pubescence more concentrated on lateral pronotal projections and scutellum, no white band on pronotal dorsum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Monochamini
- Genus
- Monochamus (Sawyers)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. Canada (transcontinental) & n. US (MI, MN) ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Sep
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Monochamus maculosus. 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 Spotted Pine Sawyer (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by NickBedard
Frequently Asked Questions About Spotted Pine Sawyer
What is Spotted Pine Sawyer?
Spotted Pine Sawyer (Monochamus maculosus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Spotted Pine Sawyer?
17-27 mm
How do you identify Spotted Pine Sawyer?
similar to M. carolinensis (strong, dense elytral punctation) but darker, with white pubescence more concentrated on lateral pronotal projections and scutellum, no white band on pronotal dorsum
Where is Spotted Pine Sawyer found?
Range: so. Canada (transcontinental) & n. US (MI, MN) ( 3 ) ( 4 )
When is Spotted Pine Sawyer active?
Spotted Pine Sawyer: seasonal activity - Jun-Sep.