Phymatodes lengi
This record describes Phymatodes lengi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Note: Dark Abdomen Det. T. H. Atkinson, 2012 rare
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
e. US to c. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul
Diet and Behavior
Life History
reared twice from wild grape vine ( Vitis , Vitaceae) (D.J. Heffern, pers. comm. 2016 to MAQ)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phymatodes lengi Joutel 1911
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Phymatodes lengi. 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 Phymatodes lengi
What is Phymatodes lengi?
Phymatodes lengi is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Phymatodes lengi?
5-7 mm
How do you identify Phymatodes lengi?
Note: Dark Abdomen Det. T. H. Atkinson, 2012
Where is Phymatodes lengi found?
Range: e. US to c. TX - Map
When is Phymatodes lengi active?
Phymatodes lengi: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul.
What is the life cycle of a Phymatodes lengi?
reared twice from wild grape vine ( Vitis , Vitaceae) (D.J. Heffern, pers. comm. 2016 to MAQ)