Plionoma suturalis
This record describes Plionoma suturalis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotum red (s.CA to w.TX) or black (in the rest of TX): Type Locality: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Wikipedia reference for Plionoma suturalis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plionoma suturalis.
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 to OK to n. Mex - Map
Seasonal Activity
Adults active May-July and September-November
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae feed on wood of Mesquite ( Prosopis spp.)
Life History
encountered in the fall on fresh-cut mesquite and huisache, and in early summer on blossoms of leguminous trees.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plionoma suturalis. 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 Plionoma suturalis (7)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved | (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | (c) Andrew Meeds, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Meeds | (c) Gabe King, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gabe King | (c) Ted C. MacRae, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ted C. MacRae | (c) buffalobeal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by buffalobeal | Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by Joshua Stuart Rose , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Plionoma suturalis
What is Plionoma suturalis?
Plionoma suturalis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Plionoma suturalis?
pronotum red (s.CA to w.TX) or black (in the rest of TX):
Where is Plionoma suturalis found?
Range: s. CA to OK to n. Mex - Map
What does Plionoma suturalis eat?
The diet of the Plionoma suturalis includes Larvae feed on wood of Mesquite ( Prosopis spp.).
When is Plionoma suturalis active?
Plionoma suturalis: seasonal activity - Adults active May-July and September-November.
What is the life cycle of a Plionoma suturalis?
encountered in the fall on fresh-cut mesquite and huisache, and in early summer on blossoms of leguminous trees.