Oberea caseyi
This record describes Oberea caseyi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Oberea caseyi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberea_caseyi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Phytoeciini
- Genus
- Oberea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA
Seasonal Activity
May-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: willow
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oberea caseyi Plavilstshikov 1926
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oberea caseyi. 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 Oberea caseyi (2)
Photo credits: (c) Ludo Leclerc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ludo Leclerc | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oberea caseyi
How big is Oberea caseyi?
9-12 mm
Where is Oberea caseyi found?
Range: e NA
What does Oberea caseyi eat?
The diet of the Oberea caseyi includes host: willow.
When is Oberea caseyi active?
Oberea caseyi: seasonal activity - May-Aug.