Anchonoderus quadrinotatus
This record describes Anchonoderus quadrinotatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Check the Info tab under the genus page Anchonoderus for descriptive information. Horn (1878) described this sp. from two spmns.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Lachnophorini
- Genus
- Anchonoderus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
known only from Type Locality: Val Verde Co., sw. TX (BG Data) Riley reports similar spmns from Mex. in the TAMUIC, but no TX spmns. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2015)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anchonoderus quadrinotatus Horn 1878
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anchonoderus quadrinotatus. 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 Anchonoderus quadrinotatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Peter Messer
Frequently Asked Questions About Anchonoderus quadrinotatus
What is Anchonoderus quadrinotatus?
Anchonoderus quadrinotatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anchonoderus quadrinotatus?
7 mm (Horn 1878)(BG Data)
How do you identify Anchonoderus quadrinotatus?
Check the Info tab under the genus page Anchonoderus for descriptive information.
Where is Anchonoderus quadrinotatus found?
Range: known only from Type Locality: Val Verde Co., sw. TX (BG Data) Riley reports similar spmns from Mex. in the TAMUIC, but no TX spmns. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2015)