Raspberry Cane Borer
Oberea perspicillata
This record describes Oberea perspicillata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Markings variable, usually mostly black, pronotum orange with two black spots and black band at the base, which is sometimes reduced to a spot.
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 to MB
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae bore living stems of Rubus , Rosa (Rosaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oberea perspicillata Haldeman 1847
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oberea perspicillata. 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 Raspberry Cane Borer (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Raspberry Cane Borer
What is Raspberry Cane Borer?
Raspberry Cane Borer (Oberea perspicillata) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Raspberry Cane Borer?
8-15 mm
How do you identify Raspberry Cane Borer?
Markings variable, usually mostly black, pronotum orange with two black spots and black band at the base, which is sometimes reduced to a spot.
Where is Raspberry Cane Borer found?
Range: e. NA to MB
What does Raspberry Cane Borer eat?
The diet of the Raspberry Cane Borer includes larvae bore living stems of Rubus , Rosa (Rosaceae).
When is Raspberry Cane Borer active?
Raspberry Cane Borer: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-Jul.