Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer
Plinthocoelium schwarzi
This record describes Plinthocoelium schwarzi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
black femora Det. D. Heffern, 2009 Type Locality: McAllen, Hidalgo Co., Texas Described from four specimens, two females and two males, received from D. K. McMillan with the following note, Collected May 22, 1909, on the blossoms of Cissus incisa , rather common and a number of mating pairs were crawling among the foliage. (Fisher 1914)
Identification notes
black femora Det. D. Heffern, 2009
Wikipedia reference for Plinthocoelium schwarzi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plinthocoelium_schwarzi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Callichromatini
- Genus
- Plinthocoelium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Tamaulipan ecoregion
Geographic Range
s.TX (La Salle and San Patricio counties) to ne. Mex. (NL, Tamps) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Jun ,(BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Nectar-feeders as adults, sometimes also comes to rotting or overripe fruit. Larvae bore into roots of Sideroxylon (= Bumelia ) spp. (Sapotaceae)
Life History
Adults frequent blossoms of Condalia (Rhamnaceae) and Cissus (Vitaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for German-American coleopterist Eugene Amandus Schwarz (1844-1928)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plinthocoelium schwarzi. 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 Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer (8)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Dan Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Jones | (c) Ernesto Herrera, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ernesto Herrera | (c) lmmartinez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by lmmartinez | (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley | (c) Gerson Herrera, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gerson Herrera | Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer
What is Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer?
Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer (Plinthocoelium schwarzi) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer?
black femora Det. D. Heffern, 2009
Where is Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Tamaulipan ecoregion |
| Range | s.TX (La Salle and San Patricio counties) to ne. Mex. (NL, Tamps) - Map |
What does Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer eat?
The diet of the Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer includes Nectar-feeders as adults, sometimes also comes to rotting or overripe fruit. Larvae bore into roots of Sideroxylon (= Bumelia ) spp. (Sapotaceae).
When is Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer active?
Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer: seasonal activity - Mar-Jun ,(BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Tamaulipan Bumelia Borer?
Adults frequent blossoms of Condalia (Rhamnaceae) and Cissus (Vitaceae)