Rio Bravo Longhorn
Neocompsa bravo
This record describes Neocompsa bravo (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A great deal of confusion has existed on what it should be called. We believe it has been previously listed as Neocompsa intricata Martins, 1970 by Hovore et. al.; Neocompsa alacris (Bates, 1885) by Linsley, Linsley and Martin and Schaeffer (1903, 1908); Compsa textilis var. alacris in Linsley and Martin; Compsa alacris in Linsley; Ibidion textile var. alacre in Schaeffer’s works; and Neocompsa textilis (Thomson, 1865) by Schaeffer (1905, 1908) (as Ibidion textile ).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Ibidionini
- Genus
- Neocompsa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Neocompsa bravo n. sp. is uncommonly collected, but it has been known from southern Texas for a long time. all spmns confirmed by Heffern et al . from Hidalgo and Cameron Cos., southmost TX - Map Type Locality: Texas: Hidalgo Co., Santa Ana NWR, 30.VIII–20.IX.2009, UV light, 26.062200N, -98.149162W, mature bottom forest, Heffern & Raber col. (TAMUIC, formerly DHCO). Hovore et. al. report this sp. as far n. as Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, TX
Seasonal Activity
Aug to Oct
Diet and Behavior
Life History
one spmn reared from dead Proposis
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neocompsa bravo Heffern, Botero, and Santos-Silva, 2020
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neocompsa bravo. 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 Rio Bravo Longhorn (4)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Jon McIntyre, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jon McIntyre | (c) DinGo OcTavious, all rights reserved, uploaded by DinGo OcTavious | (c) k8thegr8, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by k8thegr8 | (c) vanwest, all rights reserved, uploaded by vanwest | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Bravo Longhorn
What is Rio Bravo Longhorn?
Rio Bravo Longhorn (Neocompsa bravo) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Rio Bravo Longhorn found?
Range: Neocompsa bravo n. sp. is uncommonly collected, but it has been known from southern Texas for a long time. all spmns confirmed by Heffern et al . from Hidalgo and Cameron Cos., southmost TX - Map Type Locality: Texas: Hidalgo Co., Santa Ana NWR, 30.VIII–20.IX.2009, UV light, 26.062200N, -98.149162W, mature bottom forest, Heffern & Raber col. (TAMUIC, formerly DHCO). Hovore et. al. report this sp. as far n. as Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, TX
When is Rio Bravo Longhorn active?
Rio Bravo Longhorn: seasonal activity - Aug to Oct.
What is the life cycle of a Rio Bravo Longhorn?
one spmn reared from dead Proposis