Tetraopes discoideus
| Tetraopes discoideus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Tetraopes |
| Species: | T. discoideus |
| Binomial name | |
| Tetraopes discoideus LeConte, 1847 | |
Tetraopes discoideus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It is known from Mexico and the United States.[1]
Physical Characteristics
[edit]T. discoideus is significantly smaller than other members of its genus, typically measuring between 7–9 mm in length.[2]
Life History
[edit]Adults are typically active for about one month, spending their time resting, feeding, and mating on milkweed plants. Larvae develop by feeding on the roots of the host plant; in species with small roots, they live in the surrounding soil, while in those with large taproots, they may tunnel directly into the root.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ BioLib.cz - Tetraopes discoideus. Retrieved on 8 September 2014.
- ↑ "Colorado State University Extension (Industry/Official Report)" (PDF).
- ↑ "Researchgate".