Tetraopes discoideus
This record describes Tetraopes discoideus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tetraopes discoideus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It is known from Mexico and the United States.
Wikipedia reference for Tetraopes discoideus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraopes discoideus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Tetraopini
- Genus
- Tetraopes (Milkweed Longhorn Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (s.CA to c.TX, CO-KS) to Honduras - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Asclepias subverticillata , A. verticillata , A. curassavica
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tetraopes discoideus LeConte 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tetraopes discoideus. 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 Tetraopes discoideus (8)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Bufface, all rights reserved, uploaded by Bufface | (c) Andrew Meeds, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Meeds | (c) Nick Moore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Moore | (c) Eric R. Eaton, all rights reserved, uploaded by Eric R. Eaton | (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tetraopes discoideus
What is Tetraopes discoideus?
Tetraopes discoideus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Tetraopes discoideus found?
Range: sw US (s.CA to c.TX, CO-KS) to Honduras - Map
What does Tetraopes discoideus eat?
The diet of the Tetraopes discoideus includes Hosts: Asclepias subverticillata , A. verticillata , A. curassavica.