Strangalia occidentalis
This record describes Strangalia occidentalis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Strangalia occidentalis is a species of flower longhorn in the family of beetles known as Cerambycidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Strangalia occidentalis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangalia occidentalis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Strangalia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Chihuahua, Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded in AZ on flower Ceanothus fendleri (Rhamnaceae). ( 3 ) No host information had previously been recorded for this species.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Strangalia occidentalis. 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 Strangalia occidentalis (3)
Photo credits: (c) Robby Deans, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Robby Deans | (c) Eric Hough, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Eric Hough | Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Strangalia occidentalis
What is Strangalia occidentalis?
Strangalia occidentalis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Strangalia occidentalis?
23-25 mm
Where is Strangalia occidentalis found?
Range: AZ / Chihuahua, Mex.
What does Strangalia occidentalis eat?
The diet of the Strangalia occidentalis includes recorded in AZ on flower Ceanothus fendleri (Rhamnaceae). ( 3 ) No host information had previously been recorded for this species..