Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle
Pidonia ruficollis
This record describes Pidonia ruficollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pidonia ruficollis is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Say in 1824.
Identification notes
coloration highly variable
Wikipedia reference for Pidonia ruficollis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidonia_ruficollis.
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
e. NA
Seasonal Activity
May-Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: various hardwoods
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pidonia ruficollis (Say, 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pidonia ruficollis. 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 Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle (4)
Photo credits: (c) Pierrick Bloin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pierrick Bloin | (c) Jason M Crockwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Jason M Crockwell | (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Denis Doucet | Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Vox Sciurorum , v belov , mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle
What is Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle?
Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle (Pidonia ruficollis) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle?
6-9 mm
How do you identify Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle?
coloration highly variable
Where is Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle found?
Range: e. NA
What does Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle eat?
The diet of the Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle includes various hardwoods.
When is Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle active?
Stripe-legged Long-horned Beetle: seasonal activity - May-Jul.