Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle
Aethecerinus hornii
This record describes Aethecerinus hornii (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Aethecerinus hornii is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Lacordaire in 1869. It is endemic to Florida scrubs in Highlands and Lee counties in Florida.
Wikipedia reference for Aethecerinus hornii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aethecerinus_hornii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Aethecerinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
endemic to Peninsular Florida - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: oaks
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aethecerinus hornii (Lacordaire)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aethecerinus hornii. 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 Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle (3)
Photo credits: (c) Chris Rorabaugh, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chris Rorabaugh | Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle
What is Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle?
Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle (Aethecerinus hornii) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle found?
Range: endemic to Peninsular Florida - Map
What does Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle eat?
The diet of the Horn's Aethecerinus Long-Horned Beetle includes oaks.