Bumelia Borer
Plinthocoelium suaveolens
This record describes Plinthocoelium suaveolens (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Large, metallic green, bronze, or blue (highly variable). Reddish femora . - red form is least common Adults are attracted to UV lights and rarely to bait.
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
Geographic Range
se US to AZ / Mex. - Map , mostly c.TX to St. Louis, MO and FL Plinthocoelium suaveolens suaveolens (Linnaeus, 1768) - seUS (n.TX-MO, FL-SC) Plinthocoelium suaveolens plicatum (LeConte, 1853) - sw US (AZ-TX), Mex. (Sonora, Tamps), mostly TX
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-Oct
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae are trunk and root borers of Tupelo ( Nyssa ), Gum Bully ( Sideroxylon (= Bumelia )), and Mulberry ( Morus ).
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plinthocoelium suaveolens. 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 Bumelia Borer
What is Bumelia Borer?
Bumelia Borer (Plinthocoelium suaveolens) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bumelia Borer?
25-40 mm
How do you identify Bumelia Borer?
Large, metallic green, bronze, or blue (highly variable). Reddish femora . - red form is least common
Where is Bumelia Borer found?
Range: se US to AZ / Mex. - Map , mostly c.TX to St. Louis, MO and FL Plinthocoelium suaveolens suaveolens (Linnaeus, 1768) - seUS (n.TX-MO, FL-SC) Plinthocoelium suaveolens plicatum (LeConte, 1853) - sw US (AZ-TX), Mex. (Sonora, Tamps), mostly TX
When is Bumelia Borer active?
Bumelia Borer: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-Oct.
What is the life cycle of a Bumelia Borer?
Larvae are trunk and root borers of Tupelo ( Nyssa ), Gum Bully ( Sideroxylon (= Bumelia )), and Mulberry ( Morus ).