Typocerus balteatus
This record describes Typocerus balteatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Typocerus balteatus is a species of flower longhorn in the beetle family Cerambycidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
elytral markings quite variable
Wikipedia reference for Typocerus balteatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typocerus balteatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Typocerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AB, SK ; south to CA, w.TX .
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Sep
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Typocerus balteatus Horn 1878
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Typocerus balteatus. 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 Typocerus balteatus (4)
Photo credits: (c) Robert Webster, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Robert Webster | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Ana Gatica Colima, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ana Gatica Colima | Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Matthias Buck , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Typocerus balteatus
What is Typocerus balteatus?
Typocerus balteatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Typocerus balteatus?
9-15 mm
How do you identify Typocerus balteatus?
elytral markings quite variable
Where is Typocerus balteatus found?
Range: AB, SK ; south to CA, w.TX .
When is Typocerus balteatus active?
Typocerus balteatus: seasonal activity - Aug-Sep.