Plionoma rubens
This record describes Plionoma rubens (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The length of the antennae of the males varies considerably, but the lateral punctation of the pronotum and elytra is fine and dense in all of the examples seen by Linsley (1942)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Plionoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. CA - w. TX / n. Mex. - Map (Linsley 1942) ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
May-Sept (Linsley 1942)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on catclaw acacia ( Senegalia (=Acacia) greggii ) and other Fabaceae
Life History
Diurnal
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: rubens (L). 'reddish'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plionoma rubens. 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 Plionoma rubens
What is Plionoma rubens?
Plionoma rubens is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Plionoma rubens?
10-12 mm
How do you identify Plionoma rubens?
The length of the antennae of the males varies considerably, but the lateral punctation of the pronotum and elytra is fine and dense in all of the examples seen by Linsley (1942)
Where is Plionoma rubens found?
Range: s. CA - w. TX / n. Mex. - Map (Linsley 1942) ( 3 )
What does Plionoma rubens eat?
The diet of the Plionoma rubens includes Larvae feed on catclaw acacia ( Senegalia (=Acacia) greggii ) and other Fabaceae.
When is Plionoma rubens active?
Plionoma rubens: seasonal activity - May-Sept (Linsley 1942).
What is the life cycle of a Plionoma rubens?
Diurnal