Aneflomorpha subpubescens
This record describes Aneflomorpha subpubescens (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Aneflomorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
much of the eastern half of the US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Castanea, Comptonia peregrina, Gaylussia, Quercus spp.
Life History
One generation per year. Eggs are deposited at the leaf base near the tops of seedlings and sprouts. Larvae bore into the center of the stem and tunnel downward toward the base and eventually to the root. Frass is extruded through a single row of small holes cut through the bark to the outside. In the root, a pupal cell is constructed between 2 wads of frass. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aneflomorpha subpubescens (LeConte 1862)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aneflomorpha subpubescens. 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 Aneflomorpha subpubescens (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by cotinis , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Aneflomorpha subpubescens
How big is Aneflomorpha subpubescens?
15–20 mm
Where is Aneflomorpha subpubescens found?
Range: much of the eastern half of the US
What does Aneflomorpha subpubescens eat?
The diet of the Aneflomorpha subpubescens includes Larval hosts: Castanea, Comptonia peregrina, Gaylussia, Quercus spp..
What is the life cycle of a Aneflomorpha subpubescens?
One generation per year. Eggs are deposited at the leaf base near the tops of seedlings and sprouts. Larvae bore into the center of the stem and tunnel downward toward the base and eventually to the root. Frass is extruded through a single row of small holes cut through the bark to the outside. In the root, a pupal cell is constructed between 2 wads of frass. ( 3 )