Tetraopes quinquemaculatus
This record describes Tetraopes quinquemaculatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
separated from most other spp. by lack of basal elytral spots; typically has slight dark markings at elytral tips uncommon , considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Arkansas
Wikipedia reference for Tetraopes quinquemaculatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraopes quinquemaculatus.
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
s.ON to NE‒TX
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Sep ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts: Asclepias longifolia var. hirtella
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tetraopes quinquemaculatus Haldeman 1847
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tetraopes quinquemaculatus. 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 quinquemaculatus (4)
Photo credits: (c) Russ Jones, all rights reserved, uploaded by Russ Jones | (c) Zach DuFran, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Zach DuFran | (c) Alexander Harman, Ph. D., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alexander Harman, Ph. D. | Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tetraopes quinquemaculatus
What is Tetraopes quinquemaculatus?
Tetraopes quinquemaculatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tetraopes quinquemaculatus?
8‒12 mm
How do you identify Tetraopes quinquemaculatus?
separated from most other spp. by lack of basal elytral spots; typically has slight dark markings at elytral tips
Where is Tetraopes quinquemaculatus found?
Range: s.ON to NE‒TX
What does Tetraopes quinquemaculatus eat?
The diet of the Tetraopes quinquemaculatus includes larval hosts: Asclepias longifolia var. hirtella.
When is Tetraopes quinquemaculatus active?
Tetraopes quinquemaculatus: seasonal activity - Jun‒Sep ( 3 ).