Urgleptes facetus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
Family: Cerambycidae
Subfamily: Lamiinae
Tribe: Acanthocinini
Genus: Urgleptes
Species: facetus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Urgleptes facetus: /ʊrˈɡlɛptɛs ˈfæsɪtəs/

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Images

Urgleptes facetus (50046846036) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Urgleptes facetus is a species of small beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Say in 1826. It is primarily recognized by its size and the dark tips on its elytra.

Physical Characteristics

Very small, 3-4 mm in length. Dark elytral tips distinguish this species from small individuals of Urgleptes querci.

Identification Tips

Look for the dark tips on the elytra to differentiate from similar species.

Habitat

Found primarily in hardwood forests.

Distribution

Commonly found in eastern North America, mostly east of the Mississippi River.

Diet

Larvae feed on various hardwoods, including oak (Quercus) and pine (Pinus).

Similar Taxa

Urgleptes querci