Pseudostrangalia cruentata
This record describes Pseudostrangalia cruentata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinctive elytra with red margins and pointed tips, bilobed base (Linsley & Chemsak 1976) Det. D. J. Heffern 1993. Type Locality: Pennsylvania ( 3 ) Attracted to lights ( 6 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Pseudostrangalia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (c.TX-GA-QC-IA) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , concentration of records in TX
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Jun (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults noted at flowers, such as Cornus , Aesculus , Rosa ( 3 ) Larval feeding habitats unknown ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: cruent (L). 'bleeding, bloody'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudostrangalia cruentata. 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 Pseudostrangalia cruentata
What is Pseudostrangalia cruentata?
Pseudostrangalia cruentata is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pseudostrangalia cruentata?
8-12 mm ( 3 )
How do you identify Pseudostrangalia cruentata?
distinctive elytra with red margins and pointed tips, bilobed base (Linsley & Chemsak 1976) Det. D. J. Heffern 1993.
Where is Pseudostrangalia cruentata found?
Range: e US (c.TX-GA-QC-IA) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , concentration of records in TX
When is Pseudostrangalia cruentata active?
Pseudostrangalia cruentata: seasonal activity - Mar-Jun (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Pseudostrangalia cruentata?
Adults noted at flowers, such as Cornus , Aesculus , Rosa ( 3 ) Larval feeding habitats unknown ( 5 )