Stenocorus meridianus
This record describes Stenocorus meridianus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This is a large beetle reaching up to 25 mm in length and is a clumsy flier. The colour is variable from a uniform dull yellow through to almost black. It is to be found around the margins of wooded areas, where the adult beetles frequent flowers and shrubs The larvae develop in the damaged timber of diseased deciduous trees. This species is common over much of England.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cerambycidae
- Genus
- Stenocorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
It is to be found around the margins of wooded areas, where the adult beetles frequent flowers and shrubs
Seasonal Activity
Mainly in the months of May and June.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae develop in the damaged timber of diseased deciduous trees.
Additional species information
Recorded status
This species is common over much of England.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenocorus meridianus. 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 Stenocorus meridianus (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenocorus meridianus
What is Stenocorus meridianus?
Stenocorus meridianus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stenocorus meridianus?
and is a clumsy flier. The colour is variable from a uniform dull yellow through to almost black.
Where is Stenocorus meridianus found?
Habitat: It is to be found around the margins of wooded areas, where the adult beetles frequent flowers and shrubs
When is Stenocorus meridianus active?
Stenocorus meridianus: seasonal activity - Mainly in the months of May and June..
What is the life cycle of a Stenocorus meridianus?
The larvae develop in the damaged timber of diseased deciduous trees.