Saperda fayi
This record describes Saperda fayi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Markings often quite reduced in males
Identification notes
Markings often quite reduced in males
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Saperdini
- Genus
- Saperda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NE N. Amer.
Seasonal Activity
May-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Living branches of Hawthorn - Crataegus
Life History
Forms small galls in branches
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Saperda fayi. 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 Saperda fayi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Saperda fayi
What is Saperda fayi?
Saperda fayi is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Saperda fayi?
9-15 mm
How do you identify Saperda fayi?
Markings often quite reduced in males
Where is Saperda fayi found?
Range: NE N. Amer.
What does Saperda fayi eat?
The diet of the Saperda fayi includes Living branches of Hawthorn - Crataegus.
When is Saperda fayi active?
Saperda fayi: seasonal activity - May-Aug.
What is the life cycle of a Saperda fayi?
Forms small galls in branches