Biology:Sphenostethus
| Sphenostethus | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Subfamily: | Prioninae |
| Tribe: | Solenopterini |
| Genus: | Sphenostethus Westwood, 1845 |
| Species: | S. taslei
|
| Binomial name | |
| Sphenostethus taslei (Buquet, 1841)
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
Sphenostethus is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles). It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Sphenostethus taslei.[1]
It is found throughout the eastern United States , from Pennsylvania to Texas.[2] Craighead noted that its larvae are unusual in their habit of boring into dry dead treetop limbs, rather than damp wood near the ground[2] This point was contested by Vlasak & Vlasakova, who recorded that S. taslei larvae were more frequently found in fallen limbs, not necessarily preferring treetop branches. They also argued against the association with dry branches, finding instead a larval preference for limbs of smaller diameter compared to other prionids.[3] Various hardwoods are used as larval hosts, including oak, chestnut, and redbud.[2] They are also frequently found in American beech.[4] Craighead remarked that the adults of this species are rarely seen, but the larvae are quite common.[2]
References
- ↑ Bezark, Larry G. A Photographic Catalog of the Cerambycidae of the World. Retrieved on 22 May 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Craighead, Frank C.; States, United (1915). Contributions toward a classification and biology of the North American Cerambycidae. Washington: G.P.O. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.66097. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/66097.
- ↑ Vlasak, Josef; Vlasakova, K. (December 31, 2021). "New larval hosts and ecological observations on North American Cerambycidae". Insecta Mundi (901): 1-23. https://journals.flvc.org/mundi/article/view/130213.
- ↑ Champlain, A. B.; Kirk, H. B.; Knull, J. N. (1925). "Notes on the Cerambycidae". Entomological News 36: 105-109. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/24738151#page/133/mode/1up.
Wikidata ☰ {{{from}}} entry
 |  |
