Prionus pocularis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
- Family: Cerambycidae
- Subfamily: Prioninae
- Tribe: Prionini
- Genus: Prionus
- Species: pocularis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prionus pocularis: /ˈpraɪ.ə.nəs ˈpɒk.jʊˌlɛ.rɪs/
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Summary
Prionus pocularis, known as the tooth-necked longhorn beetle, is a species in the family Cerambycidae that is found in parts of North America. The larvae of this beetle contribute to the breakdown of dead pine wood.
Physical Characteristics
24-45 mm in length; similar to P. laticollis but more brown, with a narrower base of pronotum, more punctate elytra, and more closely spaced eyes. Females have a hairy metasternum, while males of P. laticollis have a smooth metasternum.
Identification Tips
Distinguished from P. laticollis by its coloration, pronotum width, elytral punctation, and the texture of the metasternum.
Habitat
Dead pine logs and stumps.
Distribution
Found in eastern United States, specifically in Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, and Minnesota.
Diet
Larvae feed on dead pine logs and stumps.
Ecosystem Role
Plays a role in the decomposition of dead trees as larvae feed on and break down wood.
Similar Taxa
- P. laticollis
Tags
- beetle
- cerambycidae
- longhorn beetle
- tooth-necked longhorn beetle
- Prionus pocularis