Acanthocinus obsoletus
This record describes Acanthocinus obsoletus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
variable, but tarsi always entirely dark-haired comes to lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Acanthocinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (QC‒FL to ON‒MN‒TX) Cuba, Bahamas
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Bark of dead/dying pine
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acanthocinus obsoletus (Olivier 1795)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acanthocinus obsoletus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acanthocinus obsoletus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanthocinus obsoletus
What is Acanthocinus obsoletus?
Acanthocinus obsoletus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acanthocinus obsoletus?
7‒13 mm
How do you identify Acanthocinus obsoletus?
variable, but tarsi always entirely dark-haired
Where is Acanthocinus obsoletus found?
Range: e.NA (QC‒FL to ON‒MN‒TX) Cuba, Bahamas
What does Acanthocinus obsoletus eat?
The diet of the Acanthocinus obsoletus includes Bark of dead/dying pine.
When is Acanthocinus obsoletus active?
Acanthocinus obsoletus: seasonal activity - Apr‒Oct.