Anchastus fumicollis
This record describes Anchastus fumicollis (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
relatively easily recognized in the se.US by its size, color, long antennae, and subequal second and third antennomeres. Det. E. G. Riley, 2014 Type Locality: Royal Palm Park, Florida (for which there appears to be more than one in different counties).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elaterinae
- Tribe
- Physorhinini
- Genus
- Anchastus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (e.TX, AL-s.FL-NC) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-May (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anchastus fumicollis Fall 1934
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anchastus fumicollis. 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 Anchastus fumicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Blaine Mathison; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn | Contributed by Blaine Mathison; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anchastus fumicollis
What is Anchastus fumicollis?
Anchastus fumicollis is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Anchastus fumicollis?
relatively easily recognized in the se.US by its size, color, long antennae, and subequal second and third antennomeres. Det. E. G. Riley, 2014
Where is Anchastus fumicollis found?
Range: se US (e.TX, AL-s.FL-NC) - Map
When is Anchastus fumicollis active?
Anchastus fumicollis: seasonal activity - Mar-May (BG data).