Triodoclytus lanifer
This record describes Triodoclytus lanifer (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This specimen has the typical transfer ivory band on the elytra. … Dennis Haines, 23 July, 2008
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Clytini
- Genus
- Triodoclytus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OR-CA
Seasonal Activity
May-Jul (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Triodoclytus lanifer. 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 Triodoclytus lanifer (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Triodoclytus lanifer
What is Triodoclytus lanifer?
Triodoclytus lanifer is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Triodoclytus lanifer?
This specimen has the typical transfer ivory band on the elytra. … Dennis Haines, 23 July, 2008
Where is Triodoclytus lanifer found?
Range: OR-CA
When is Triodoclytus lanifer active?
Triodoclytus lanifer: seasonal activity - May-Jul (BG data).