Ortholeptura valida
This record describes Ortholeptura valida (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
male, female Type Locality: Shoalwater Bay, near the Columbia River, Oregon
Identification notes
male, female
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Ortholeptura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
BC-CA / Baja CA.
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Aug (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: valida - Latin for 'strong'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ortholeptura valida. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ortholeptura valida
What is Ortholeptura valida?
Ortholeptura valida is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ortholeptura valida?
20-30 mm (BG data)
How do you identify Ortholeptura valida?
male, female
Where is Ortholeptura valida found?
Range: BC-CA / Baja CA.
When is Ortholeptura valida active?
Ortholeptura valida: seasonal activity - Jul-Aug (BG data).