Poplar-gall Saperda
Saperda inornata
This record describes Saperda inornata (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
typically has vague lateral stripes of thickened pubescence on the pronotum
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 NA (NS-WS), AZ, CO - Map , mostly ne NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae in live poplars, willows
Life History
forms small galls in branches, saplings
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saperda inornata Say 1824
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Saperda inornata. 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 Poplar-gall Saperda
What is Poplar-gall Saperda?
Poplar-gall Saperda (Saperda inornata) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Poplar-gall Saperda?
8-13 mm
How do you identify Poplar-gall Saperda?
typically has vague lateral stripes of thickened pubescence on the pronotum
Where is Poplar-gall Saperda found?
Range: ne NA (NS-WS), AZ, CO - Map , mostly ne NA
What does Poplar-gall Saperda eat?
The diet of the Poplar-gall Saperda includes larvae in live poplars, willows.
What is the life cycle of a Poplar-gall Saperda?
forms small galls in branches, saplings