Styloxus
Styloxus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
- Family: Cerambycidae
- Subfamily: Cerambycinae
- Tribe: Methiini
- Genus: Styloxus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Styloxus: //stɪˈlɒksəs//
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Summary
Styloxus is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae, known for their role in wood decomposition and nutrient cycling. The genus comprises several species native to the western and southern United States and Mexico.
Habitat
Typically found in wooded areas, as members of the cerambycid family often inhabit regions with abundant plant life.
Distribution
Western and southern United States (from Oregon and California to southern Texas) and Mexico.
Diet
Commonly feed on woody plants during their larval stage, with adults feeding on plant materials.
Life Cycle
The life cycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, with larvae developing within wood.
Ecosystem Role
As decomposers, they play an important role in breaking down dead and decaying wood, contributing to nutrient cycling.
Collecting Methods
- Light trapping
- Hand collecting
- Bait traps
Preservation Methods
- Ethanol preservation
- Pinned specimens
- Dry mounted specimens
Similar Taxa
- Cerambyx
- Dorcadion
- Phymatodes
Tags
- cerambycidae
- beetles
- insects
- styloxus