Poplar Twig Borer
Oberea delongi
This record describes Oberea delongi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Mostly black except for legs and usually last one-two ventrites which are pale reddish yellow Venter of pronotum partially pale. |
| Legs | Legs bright orange. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum shiny. Det. J.N. Knull, 1941 Type Locality: Type, allotypc and two paralyses collected at Cedar Point, Ohio, on June 21, 1917, by Dr. D. M. DeLong |
Wikipedia reference for Oberea delongi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberea_delongi.
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
Great Plains-Midwest-New England - Map , absent from the se US
Seasonal Activity
May-August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on living cottonwoods, and related trees ( Populus ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oberea delongi Knull 1928
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oberea delongi. 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 Poplar Twig Borer (5)
Photo credits: (c) Curtis Eckerman, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Curtis Eckerman | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) blprnt, tous droits réservés, publiées par blprnt | Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar Twig Borer
What is Poplar Twig Borer?
Poplar Twig Borer (Oberea delongi) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Poplar Twig Borer?
7-13 mm
How do you identify Poplar Twig Borer?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Mostly black except for legs and usually last one-two ventrites which are pale reddish yellow Venter of pronotum partially pale. |
| Legs | Legs bright orange. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum shiny. Det. J.N. Knull, 1941 |
Where is Poplar Twig Borer found?
Range: Great Plains-Midwest-New England - Map , absent from the se US
What does Poplar Twig Borer eat?
The diet of the Poplar Twig Borer includes Larvae feed on living cottonwoods, and related trees ( Populus )..
When is Poplar Twig Borer active?
Poplar Twig Borer: seasonal activity - May-August.