Neoclytus augusti
This record describes Neoclytus augusti (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. D. J. Heffern, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Clytini
- Genus
- Neoclytus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. to c. TX, south to Guatemala - Map
Seasonal Activity
March to Oct. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts: Sapindus, Citrus, Prosopis, Ulmus, Celtis (see references)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neoclytus augusti. 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 Neoclytus augusti (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neoclytus augusti
How big is Neoclytus augusti?
9 mm (Schaeffer 1908)
How do you identify Neoclytus augusti?
Det. D. J. Heffern, 2009
Where is Neoclytus augusti found?
Range: w. to c. TX, south to Guatemala - Map
What does Neoclytus augusti eat?
The diet of the Neoclytus augusti includes larval hosts: Sapindus, Citrus, Prosopis, Ulmus, Celtis (see references).
When is Neoclytus augusti active?
Neoclytus augusti: seasonal activity - March to Oct. ( 3 ).