Anelaphus belkini 0
Anelaphus belkini
This record describes Anelaphus belkini (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The other oak Anelaphus species described by Skiles, A. belkini , is not included in this complex since the structure of the elytral apex (rounded to a spinose suture), antenna (scape and third antennomere weakly sulcate), and pronotum (punctation as coarse as elytral base in both sexes) allow for its morphological distinction. Type Locality: Davis Mountain Resort, Limpia Canyon, Jeff Davis County, Texas
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 (Jeff Davis Co.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anelaphus belkini Skiles 1985
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anelaphus belkini. 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 belkini 0
What is Anelaphus belkini 0?
Anelaphus belkini 0 (Anelaphus belkini) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anelaphus belkini 0?
12–17 mm
How do you identify Anelaphus belkini 0?
The other oak Anelaphus species described by Skiles, A. belkini , is not included in this complex since the structure of the elytral apex (rounded to a spinose suture), antenna (scape and third antennomere weakly sulcate), and pronotum (punctation as coarse as elytral base in both sexes) allow for its morphological distinction.
Where is Anelaphus belkini 0 found?
Range: w.TX (Jeff Davis Co.)