Oberea praelonga
This record describes Oberea praelonga (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
quite variable in coloration: the elytra sometimes are paler down the middle, the antenna are sometimes paler toward the tip, the legs are often pale, the basal pronotal spot is sometimes reduced or missing, the head is sometimes pale and some abdominal segments are often paler (see image )
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 - Map , mostly e. of the Miss. R.
Seasonal Activity
v-vii
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: dogwood
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oberea praelonga Casey 1913
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oberea praelonga. 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 praelonga (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oberea praelonga
What is Oberea praelonga?
Oberea praelonga is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oberea praelonga?
8-16 mm
How do you identify Oberea praelonga?
quite variable in coloration: the elytra sometimes are paler down the middle, the antenna are sometimes paler toward the tip, the legs are often pale, the basal pronotal spot is sometimes reduced or missing, the head is sometimes pale and some abdominal segments are often paler (see image )
Where is Oberea praelonga found?
Range: e. NA - Map , mostly e. of the Miss. R.
What does Oberea praelonga eat?
The diet of the Oberea praelonga includes host: dogwood.
When is Oberea praelonga active?
Oberea praelonga: seasonal activity - v-vii.