Pilostenaspis lateralis
This record describes Pilostenaspis lateralis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
over 30 spmns of this normally rare beetle were collected at the US Hwy 385 Rest Stop, 28 mi S Fort Stockton, Glass Mtns, Pecos Co., Texas, over 20 were collected at this site in mid March
Wikipedia reference for Pilostenaspis lateralis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilostenaspis_lateralis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Pilostenaspis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. to c. TX (known records: Bandera, Bosque, Brown, Gillespie, and Pecos counties per BG, MCZ, TAMUIC & UTIC data) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Apr, plus other rearing emergence records from Nov-Mar.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mohr oak - Quercus mohriana (Fagaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pilostenaspis lateralis. 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 Pilostenaspis lateralis (4)
Photo credits: (c) Becky Brenner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Becky Brenner | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilostenaspis lateralis
What is Pilostenaspis lateralis?
Pilostenaspis lateralis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pilostenaspis lateralis?
11–14 mm
Where is Pilostenaspis lateralis found?
Range: w. to c. TX (known records: Bandera, Bosque, Brown, Gillespie, and Pecos counties per BG, MCZ, TAMUIC & UTIC data) - Map
What does Pilostenaspis lateralis eat?
The diet of the Pilostenaspis lateralis includes Mohr oak - Quercus mohriana (Fagaceae).
When is Pilostenaspis lateralis active?
Pilostenaspis lateralis: seasonal activity - Mar-Apr, plus other rearing emergence records from Nov-Mar..