Oak-sprout Oberea
Oberea gracilis
This record describes Oberea gracilis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Oberea gracilis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberea_gracilis.
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
eastern US
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae develop in seedling oaks including Quercus alba and Q. falcata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oberea gracilis (Fabricius 1801)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oberea gracilis. 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 Oak-sprout Oberea (9)
Photo credits: (c) Giff Beaton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Giff Beaton | (c) Kyle Rossner, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Kyle Rossner | (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block | (c) Joe Girgente, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joe Girgente | no rights reserved, uploaded by Lyn Roueche | (c) Hannah Girgente, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Hannah Girgente | Contributed by ADeczynski; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oak-sprout Oberea
Where is Oak-sprout Oberea found?
Range: eastern US
What does Oak-sprout Oberea eat?
The diet of the Oak-sprout Oberea includes Larvae develop in seedling oaks including Quercus alba and Q. falcata.
When is Oak-sprout Oberea active?
Oak-sprout Oberea: seasonal activity - Apr-Aug.