Observations on the natural history of Romulus globosus Knull (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

Authors

Josef Vlasak, Schwenksville, PAFollow

Date of this Version

2019

Citation

Josef Vlasak Observations on the natural history of Romulus globosus Knull (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Insecta Mundi 0711: 1–5

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Abstract

Host plants of Romulus globosus Knull (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) are described for the first time. Notes on its natural history are provided. The larvae of R. globosus feed in living roots of scrub oaks, including Quercus geminata Small, Quercus myrtifolia Willd., and Quercus laevis Walter. Field observations show that the beetle emerges below ground, and females may burrow to lay eggs on the roots.