Xylobiops sextuberculatus
This record describes Xylobiops sextuberculatus (species). Recorded family: Bostrichidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forest Images - Dorsal elytra with distinct pubescence (except basally), and the light and dark-brown areas not conspicuously separated , apical declivity of elytra not, or very finely, punctured; front of head with four to six small tubercles in female , unarmed in the male [epmphasis added] Det. Robert Beiriger, 2020 numerous Xylobiops sextuberculatus iNat RG 'records' from Texas, but these are not confirmed.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Bostrichidae (Horned Powder-post Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bostrichinae
- Tribe
- Xyloperthini
- Genus
- Xylobiops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw.CA-AZ, plus lit. records from Mex. - Map , may(?) range into w. TX (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2024)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reared a number of times from various localities in Arizona from velvet mesquite ( Prosopis velutina , (= juliflora ) Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: front of head with four to six small tubercles in female
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xylobiops sextuberculatus. 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 Xylobiops sextuberculatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Xylobiops sextuberculatus
What is Xylobiops sextuberculatus?
Xylobiops sextuberculatus is a species in the family Bostrichidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Xylobiops sextuberculatus?
Forest Images - Dorsal elytra with distinct pubescence (except basally), and the light and dark-brown areas not conspicuously separated , apical declivity of elytra not, or very finely, punctured; front of head with four to six small tubercles in female , unarmed in the male [epmphasis added] Det. Robert Beiriger, 2020
Where is Xylobiops sextuberculatus found?
Range: sw.CA-AZ, plus lit. records from Mex. - Map , may(?) range into w. TX (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2024)
What does Xylobiops sextuberculatus eat?
The diet of the Xylobiops sextuberculatus includes reared a number of times from various localities in Arizona from velvet mesquite ( Prosopis velutina , (= juliflora ) Fabaceae).