Oxymerus aculeatus
This record describes Oxymerus aculeatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in our area: Miami-Dade County, FL 2003 ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Oxymerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
apparently established in extreme so. FL (Miami-Dade, and Broward Co.) - Map , Mexico to Uruguay & Bolivia, West Indies; O. a. lebasi : s. FL, West Indies and Mexico to n. S America
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Little is known about the biology of this species. Other members of the tribe are reported to bore in dead, dry branches as larvae. The adults are active during the day. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxymerus aculeatus Dupont 1838
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxymerus aculeatus. 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 Oxymerus aculeatus
What is Oxymerus aculeatus?
Oxymerus aculeatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oxymerus aculeatus?
10-17mm
Where is Oxymerus aculeatus found?
Range: apparently established in extreme so. FL (Miami-Dade, and Broward Co.) - Map , Mexico to Uruguay & Bolivia, West Indies; O. a. lebasi : s. FL, West Indies and Mexico to n. S America
What is the life cycle of a Oxymerus aculeatus?
Little is known about the biology of this species. Other members of the tribe are reported to bore in dead, dry branches as larvae. The adults are active during the day. ( 3 )