Purpuricenus linsleyi
This record describes Purpuricenus linsleyi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Purpuricenus (Purplescent Longhorn Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
north-central to south-central TX (from San Antonio north to the Red River) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mid-May to late June
Diet and Behavior
Diet: no recorded hosts, but probably utilizes oak ( Quercus )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Purpuricenus linsleyi Chemsak 1961
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Purpuricenus linsleyi. 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 Purpuricenus linsleyi
How big is Purpuricenus linsleyi?
13-21 mm
Where is Purpuricenus linsleyi found?
Range: north-central to south-central TX (from San Antonio north to the Red River) - Map
What does Purpuricenus linsleyi eat?
The diet of the Purpuricenus linsleyi includes no recorded hosts, but probably utilizes oak ( Quercus ).
When is Purpuricenus linsleyi active?
Purpuricenus linsleyi: seasonal activity - mid-May to late June.