Tylosis maculatus
This record describes Tylosis maculatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
highly variable in size and pattern Type Locality: west of Santa Fé, New Mexico
Identification notes
highly variable in size and pattern
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Tylosis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.CA-w.TX-CO / c. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: various Malvaceae (Dan Heffern, pers. comm.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tylosis maculatus LeConte 1850
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tylosis maculatus. 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 Tylosis maculatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tylosis maculatus
What is Tylosis maculatus?
Tylosis maculatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tylosis maculatus?
highly variable in size and pattern
Where is Tylosis maculatus found?
Range: se.CA-w.TX-CO / c. Mex. - Map
What does Tylosis maculatus eat?
The diet of the Tylosis maculatus includes Hosts: various Malvaceae (Dan Heffern, pers. comm.).
When is Tylosis maculatus active?
Tylosis maculatus: seasonal activity - Jun-Oct.