Pidonia densicollis
This record describes Pidonia densicollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the bulbous, dark pronotum, elytra dull with stripes, and pubescence eliminate the other possibilities (the pubescence is crucial) --Doug Yanega, pers.comm. to =v= 1.vi.2011
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Pidoniini
- Genus
- Pidonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Atlantic Coast
Seasonal Activity
flight period: May-Jun
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pidonia densicollis. 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 Pidonia densicollis
What is Pidonia densicollis?
Pidonia densicollis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pidonia densicollis?
the bulbous, dark pronotum, elytra dull with stripes, and pubescence eliminate the other possibilities (the pubescence is crucial) --Doug Yanega, pers.comm. to =v= 1.vi.2011
Where is Pidonia densicollis found?
Range: Atlantic Coast
When is Pidonia densicollis active?
Pidonia densicollis: seasonal activity - flight period: May-Jun.