Neoclytus mucronatus
This record describes Neoclytus mucronatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | Pronotum (thorax) Reddish-brown in central area, darkening toward all margins. Yellow stripe outlines all borders of thorax. |
| Elytra | Elytra (wings) Reddish-brown. Yellow slanted L-shape covers first 1/3 of elytra. Wide sideways U-shape on lower half of wing, often appearing almost X-shaped with elytra closed. Scutellum yellow. Hind leg extremely long. common ( 4 ) |
Wikipedia reference for Neoclytus mucronatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoclytus_mucronatus.
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
Habitat
Forests
Geographic Range
e. US, s.Ont (s.ON-FL to NE-TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
June to September in the north, extended season in the south.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Celtis and Persimmon ( 3 ) ; dead and dying hickory, rarely pine ( 4 ) , Elm and Pecan.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neoclytus mucronatus (Fabricius 1775)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neoclytus mucronatus. 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 mucronatus (9)
Photo credits: (c) Lee Hoy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Lee Hoy | (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | (c) Tracey Fandre, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Tracey Fandre | (c) Thomas Shahan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Thomas Shahan | (c) DinGo OcTavious, all rights reserved, uploaded by DinGo OcTavious | no rights reserved, uploaded by Alejandro Santillana | (c) Kimberly R Fleming, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kimberly R Fleming | (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Emily L. Stanley | Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Maury Heiman , v belov , lee_penner
Frequently Asked Questions About Neoclytus mucronatus
What is Neoclytus mucronatus?
Neoclytus mucronatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neoclytus mucronatus?
7.5-23 mm
How do you identify Neoclytus mucronatus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | Pronotum (thorax) Reddish-brown in central area, darkening toward all margins. Yellow stripe outlines all borders of thorax. |
| Elytra | Elytra (wings) Reddish-brown. Yellow slanted L-shape covers first 1/3 of elytra. Wide sideways U-shape on lower half of wing, often appearing almost X-shaped with elytra closed. Scutellum yellow. Hind leg extremely long. |
Where is Neoclytus mucronatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forests |
| Range | e. US, s.Ont (s.ON-FL to NE-TX) - Map |
What does Neoclytus mucronatus eat?
The diet of the Neoclytus mucronatus includes Larval hosts: Celtis and Persimmon ( 3 ) ; dead and dying hickory, rarely pine ( 4 ) , Elm and Pecan..
When is Neoclytus mucronatus active?
Neoclytus mucronatus: seasonal activity - June to September in the north, extended season in the south..