Pentanodes dietzii
This record describes Pentanodes dietzii (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Unique holotype and allotype collected at Brownsville, TX (no further data); no add'l specimens collected for some 80 years , until Downie coll'ed 25 spmns near La Gloria, Starr Co., TX on whitebrush - Aloysia gratissima (Verbenaceae), which was in full bloom in late Oct.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Tillomorphini
- Genus
- Pentanodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Starr & Cameron counties) / ne. Mex. (NL & Tamps) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Sept-Oct. (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pentanodes dietzii Schaeffer 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pentanodes dietzii. 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 Pentanodes dietzii (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pentanodes dietzii
What is Pentanodes dietzii?
Pentanodes dietzii is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pentanodes dietzii?
5-6 mm
Where is Pentanodes dietzii found?
Range: southmost TX (Starr & Cameron counties) / ne. Mex. (NL & Tamps) - Map
When is Pentanodes dietzii active?
Pentanodes dietzii: seasonal activity - Sept-Oct. (BG data).