Rhopalophora cupricollis
This record describes Rhopalophora cupricollis (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
- Rhopalophorini
- Genus
- Rhopalophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX to Costa Rica - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) Hovore et al. (1987) collected this sp. as far north as Welder Wildlife Refuge and Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricia Co., Texas.
Seasonal Activity
May to Oct. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval Hosts: Citrus, Pithecellobium, Diospyros, Zanthoxylum ( 3 )
Life History
Adults common on fresh-cut limbs of larval hosts ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rhopalophora cupricollis Guérin-Méneville 1844
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Rhopalophora cupricollis. 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 Rhopalophora cupricollis
Where is Rhopalophora cupricollis found?
Range: s. TX to Costa Rica - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) Hovore et al. (1987) collected this sp. as far north as Welder Wildlife Refuge and Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricia Co., Texas.
What does Rhopalophora cupricollis eat?
The diet of the Rhopalophora cupricollis includes Larval Hosts: Citrus, Pithecellobium, Diospyros, Zanthoxylum ( 3 ).
When is Rhopalophora cupricollis active?
Rhopalophora cupricollis: seasonal activity - May to Oct. ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Rhopalophora cupricollis?
Adults common on fresh-cut limbs of larval hosts ( 3 )