Phymatodes blandus
This record describes Phymatodes blandus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Phymatodes blandus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in the United States.
Identification notes
Holotype
Wikipedia reference for Phymatodes blandus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phymatodes_blandus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Callidiini
- Genus
- Phymatodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Coastal, s.OR‒c.CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Populus trichocarpa, Salix sp. (Salicaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phymatodes blandus (LeConte 1859)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Phymatodes blandus. 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 Phymatodes blandus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brady Richards; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Phymatodes blandus
What is Phymatodes blandus?
Phymatodes blandus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Phymatodes blandus?
Holotype
Where is Phymatodes blandus found?
Range: Coastal, s.OR‒c.CA
What does Phymatodes blandus eat?
The diet of the Phymatodes blandus includes Hosts: Populus trichocarpa, Salix sp. (Salicaceae).