Pidonia (Ceratopidonia) quadrata
Pidonia quadrata
This record describes Pidonia quadrata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
P. gnathoides is similar but with the pronotum and elytra more distinctly punctate. -T.C. MacRae, 18.i.2008
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
BC & nw. US
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pidonia quadrata. 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 (Ceratopidonia) quadrata
What is Pidonia (Ceratopidonia) quadrata?
Pidonia (Ceratopidonia) quadrata (Pidonia quadrata) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pidonia (Ceratopidonia) quadrata?
P. gnathoides is similar but with the pronotum and elytra more distinctly punctate. -T.C. MacRae, 18.i.2008
Where is Pidonia (Ceratopidonia) quadrata found?
Range: BC & nw. US