Neocompsa exclamationis
This record describes Neocompsa exclamationis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
southmost TX (Cameron & Hidalgo Cos.) to Chiapas, Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
April to August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvat Hosts: Mimosa , Leucaena , Zanthoxylum.
Life History
adults taken during the day from rotten branch stubs of Acacia, Mimosa, and Celtis , from beneath loose bark, and on slash of colima and ebony. Adults were common at lights in the palm grove and were also found at night on tepehuaje blossoms.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neocompsa exclamationis. 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 Neocompsa exclamationis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neocompsa exclamationis
Where is Neocompsa exclamationis found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron & Hidalgo Cos.) to Chiapas, Mex. - Map
What does Neocompsa exclamationis eat?
The diet of the Neocompsa exclamationis includes Larvat Hosts: Mimosa , Leucaena , Zanthoxylum..
When is Neocompsa exclamationis active?
Neocompsa exclamationis: seasonal activity - April to August.
What is the life cycle of a Neocompsa exclamationis?
adults taken during the day from rotten branch stubs of Acacia, Mimosa, and Celtis , from beneath loose bark, and on slash of colima and ebony. Adults were common at lights in the palm grove and were also found at night on tepehuaje blossoms.