Parevander hovorei
This record describes Parevander hovorei (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Parevander
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s TX (Starr & w. Hidalgo Co.) to c. Mex. - Map , mostly US records from Starr Co.
Seasonal Activity
Adults active Sep-Dec , most common mid-Oct to early Nov (Dan Heffern, pers. comm. to MAQ)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown; adults found in abundance (often with Mannophorus laetus ) on various Asteraceae ( Viguiera, Helianthus, Verbesina ) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parevander hovorei Giesbert in Giesbert and Penrose 1984
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Parevander hovorei. 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 Parevander hovorei
Where is Parevander hovorei found?
Range: s TX (Starr & w. Hidalgo Co.) to c. Mex. - Map , mostly US records from Starr Co.
What does Parevander hovorei eat?
The diet of the Parevander hovorei includes Larval host unknown; adults found in abundance (often with Mannophorus laetus ) on various Asteraceae ( Viguiera, Helianthus, Verbesina ) ( 3 ).
When is Parevander hovorei active?
Parevander hovorei: seasonal activity - Adults active Sep-Dec , most common mid-Oct to early Nov (Dan Heffern, pers. comm. to MAQ).