Anelaphus debilis
This record describes Anelaphus debilis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytral apices rounded to spinose suture. Elytra with off-white pubescent patches scattered throughout (Fig. 17b). Basal sutural region of elytra with ochre pubescence. commonly collected at lights, at fermenting molasses bait, and by beating larval hosts
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
n. TX to ne. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Jun, Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Prosopis, Baccharis, Pithecellobium, Celtis, Leucaena, Acacia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anelaphus debilis (LeConte 1854)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anelaphus debilis. 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 Anelaphus debilis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Anelaphus debilis
What is Anelaphus debilis?
Anelaphus debilis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anelaphus debilis?
10–17 mm
How do you identify Anelaphus debilis?
Elytral apices rounded to spinose suture. Elytra with off-white pubescent patches scattered throughout (Fig. 17b). Basal sutural region of elytra with ochre pubescence.
Where is Anelaphus debilis found?
Range: n. TX to ne. Mex. - Map
What does Anelaphus debilis eat?
The diet of the Anelaphus debilis includes Larval hosts: Prosopis, Baccharis, Pithecellobium, Celtis, Leucaena, Acacia.
When is Anelaphus debilis active?
Anelaphus debilis: seasonal activity - Mar-Jun, Oct.