Toxotopsis cinnamopterus
This record describes Toxotopsis cinnamopterus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
uniformly brownish, with small vut distinct lteral pronotal tubercles, and rounded elytral apices comes to lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Stenocorini
- Genus
- Toxotopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (NH‒GA to NE‒e.TX) - Map , uncommon along Gulf and s.Atlantic coastal plains
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hydrangea , black cherry ( Prunus serotina , Rosaceae) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Toxotopsis cinnamopterus Randall 1838
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Toxotopsis cinnamopterus. 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 Toxotopsis cinnamopterus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Boone; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Toxotopsis cinnamopterus
What is Toxotopsis cinnamopterus?
Toxotopsis cinnamopterus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Toxotopsis cinnamopterus?
10‒16 mm
How do you identify Toxotopsis cinnamopterus?
uniformly brownish, with small vut distinct lteral pronotal tubercles, and rounded elytral apices
Where is Toxotopsis cinnamopterus found?
Range: e.US (NH‒GA to NE‒e.TX) - Map , uncommon along Gulf and s.Atlantic coastal plains
What does Toxotopsis cinnamopterus eat?
The diet of the Toxotopsis cinnamopterus includes Hydrangea , black cherry ( Prunus serotina , Rosaceae) ( 4 ).
When is Toxotopsis cinnamopterus active?
Toxotopsis cinnamopterus: seasonal activity - Apr‒Jul.