Sphaenothecus bilineatus
This record describes Sphaenothecus bilineatus (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
- Sphaenothecus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.CA-TX-OK / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Sep-Nov
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa ) and Roses ( Rosa spp.) ( 3 ) adults frequent the flowers of Texas kidneywood ( Eysenhardtia texana , Fabaceae) ( 4 )
Life History
Males position themselves on the highest tips of branches on flowering shrubs or small trees and keep lookout for females. Their long thin antennae wave in the wind. When females arrive, the males are quick to take action and they frequently mate while the females feed. ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sphaenothecus bilineatus (Gory 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sphaenothecus bilineatus. 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 Sphaenothecus bilineatus
Where is Sphaenothecus bilineatus found?
Range: se.CA-TX-OK / Mex. - Map
What does Sphaenothecus bilineatus eat?
The diet of the Sphaenothecus bilineatus includes Larval hosts: Mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa ) and Roses ( Rosa spp.) ( 3 ) adults frequent the flowers of Texas kidneywood ( Eysenhardtia texana , Fabaceae) ( 4 ).
When is Sphaenothecus bilineatus active?
Sphaenothecus bilineatus: seasonal activity - mostly: Sep-Nov.
What is the life cycle of a Sphaenothecus bilineatus?
Males position themselves on the highest tips of branches on flowering shrubs or small trees and keep lookout for females. Their long thin antennae wave in the wind. When females arrive, the males are quick to take action and they frequently mate while the females feed. ( 5 )