This record describes Psenocerus supernotatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Psenocerus supernotatus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae, and the only species in the genus Psenocerus. It was described by Say in 1823.
Wikipedia reference for Psenocerus supernotatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psenocerus_supernotatus.
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (NS‒GA to s.SK‒e.TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae in decaying branches of various hardwoods/shrubs/vines
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Psenocerus supernotatus (Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Psenocerus supernotatus. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Currant-tip Borer
What is Currant-tip Borer?
Currant-tip Borer (Psenocerus supernotatus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Currant-tip Borer?
4‒8 mm
Where is Currant-tip Borer found?
Range: e.NA (NS‒GA to s.SK‒e.TX)
What does Currant-tip Borer eat?
The diet of the Currant-tip Borer includes larvae in decaying branches of various hardwoods/shrubs/vines.
