Urgleptes foveatocollis
This record describes Urgleptes foveatocollis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Urgleptes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (SC-FL, s. TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
May-Nov
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Celtis, Lantana, Lysiloma, Piscidia, Avicennia ... ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Urgleptes foveatocollis (Hamilton 1896)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Urgleptes foveatocollis. 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 Urgleptes foveatocollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Urgleptes foveatocollis
How big is Urgleptes foveatocollis?
3.5-5.5 mm
Where is Urgleptes foveatocollis found?
Range: se. US (SC-FL, s. TX) - Map
What does Urgleptes foveatocollis eat?
The diet of the Urgleptes foveatocollis includes hosts: Celtis, Lantana, Lysiloma, Piscidia, Avicennia ... ( 3 ).
When is Urgleptes foveatocollis active?
Urgleptes foveatocollis: seasonal activity - May-Nov.