Piezocera monochroa
This record describes Piezocera monochroa (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 Type coll'ed by Townsend at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Piezocerini
- Genus
- Piezocera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo counties) / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
April-Sept ,(BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host: Celtis (Turnbow & Wappes 1978)
Life History
Adults beaten from dead branches of Celtis, Pithecellobium, Prosopis
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Piezocera monochroa. 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 Piezocera monochroa
What is Piezocera monochroa?
Piezocera monochroa is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Piezocera monochroa?
6 mm (Type)
How do you identify Piezocera monochroa?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Piezocera monochroa found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo counties) / Mex. - Map
What does Piezocera monochroa eat?
The diet of the Piezocera monochroa includes Larval host: Celtis (Turnbow & Wappes 1978).
When is Piezocera monochroa active?
Piezocera monochroa: seasonal activity - April-Sept ,(BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Piezocera monochroa?
Adults beaten from dead branches of Celtis, Pithecellobium, Prosopis