Anelaphus asperus 0
Anelaphus asperus
This record describes Anelaphus asperus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
no specimens outside of western Texas (Big Bend region) have been examined, and its occurrence west of Texas is doubtful. Type Locality: Holotype male and paratype labeled Panther Junction, 4000 ft, Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park, Texas, May 1, 1959. Allotype and paratypes from the same area labeled Panther Junction April 29-30; Chisos Basin, May 1, 19, and Tornillo Flat, 3000 ft, May 12. All specimens were collected at a light by H. F. Howden and E. C. Becker in 1959.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Anelaphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. TX (Brewster Co.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anelaphus asperus (Knull)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anelaphus asperus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anelaphus asperus 0
What is Anelaphus asperus 0?
Anelaphus asperus 0 (Anelaphus asperus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anelaphus asperus 0?
Length 10.5 mm
Where is Anelaphus asperus 0 found?
Range: w. TX (Brewster Co.)