Peritapnia fabra
This record describes Peritapnia fabra (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Arizona, south of Tucson. (Horn 1894)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthoderini
- Genus
- Peritapnia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. AZ, w. TX / nw. Mex - Map
Seasonal Activity
June-Aug. (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Peritapnia fabra Horn 1894 fab (L). 'bean', possible reference to a host, but Horn (1894) makes no mention of a host.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Peritapnia fabra. 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 Peritapnia fabra
What is Peritapnia fabra?
Peritapnia fabra is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Peritapnia fabra?
Type: 9.5 mm (Horn 1894)
Where is Peritapnia fabra found?
Range: s. AZ, w. TX / nw. Mex - Map
When is Peritapnia fabra active?
Peritapnia fabra: seasonal activity - June-Aug. (BG data).