Neocompsa puncticollis
This record describes Neocompsa puncticollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
note elytral setae in rows Neocompsa puncticollis orientalis Martins & Chemsak Det. F. Skillman a single spmn of orientalis coll'ed by Vogt at lights in Pharr, Hidalgo Co., TX in August tentatively ID'd as Neocompsa puncticollis orientalis Martins & Chemsak. a second spmn of orientalis coll'ed by Fred Skillman at Welder Wildlife Refuge, San Patricio County, TX in September 2014 (BG data)
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.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neocompsa puncticollis. 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 puncticollis (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neocompsa puncticollis
What is Neocompsa puncticollis?
Neocompsa puncticollis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neocompsa puncticollis?
asperula - 8-13 mm (LeConte 1873) orientalis - 5.2 mm (BG data)
How do you identify Neocompsa puncticollis?
note elytral setae in rows Neocompsa puncticollis orientalis Martins & Chemsak Det. F. Skillman