Rhopalophora bicolorella
This record describes Rhopalophora bicolorella (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembling Rhopalophora longipes Say in size; color varying from entirely fuscous to red pronotum, some of the dark forms have slight traces of lighter areas on bases of elytra. Type Locality: Palmerlee, Cochise Co., Arizona, July 15 Paratypes: AZ : Fort Grant, Arizona, July 19, Hubbard and Schwarz; Palmerlee, Arizona, July 3, 5, 7, 10 and 14, H. A. Wenzel; Huachuca Mountains, Miller Canyon, Arizona, July 27, H. A. Wenzel; Pinal Mountains, Arizona, July 21, F. H. Parker; TX : Burnett Co., Texas, Hubbard and Schwarz; Carizo Springs, Dimmit Co., Texas, Hubbard and Schwarz; San Antonio, Texas, April 18, Hunter and Pratt.
Wikipedia reference for Rhopalophora bicolorella: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhopalophora_bicolorella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Rhopalophorini
- Genus
- Rhopalophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM, s. TX / n. Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rhopalophora bicolorella Knull 1934
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Rhopalophora bicolorella. 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 Rhopalophora bicolorella (3)
Photo credits: (c) Joel DuBois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joel DuBois | (c) Mike Hofmann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Hofmann | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhopalophora bicolorella
What is Rhopalophora bicolorella?
Rhopalophora bicolorella is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Rhopalophora bicolorella?
Length 11.5 mm
How do you identify Rhopalophora bicolorella?
Resembling Rhopalophora longipes Say in size; color varying from entirely fuscous to red pronotum, some of the dark forms have slight traces of lighter areas on bases of elytra.
Where is Rhopalophora bicolorella found?
Range: AZ-NM, s. TX / n. Mex. - Map