Anelaphus dentatus
This record describes Anelaphus dentatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Anelaphus dentatus is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Chemsak in 1962 while he was doing scientific exploration.
Wikipedia reference for Anelaphus dentatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anelaphus_dentatus.
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
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anelaphus dentatus Chemsak 1962
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anelaphus dentatus. 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 dentatus (2)
Photo credits: (c) mike_h, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by mike_h | Contributed by Brady Richards; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anelaphus dentatus
What is Anelaphus dentatus?
Anelaphus dentatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anelaphus dentatus?
14–19 mm
Where is Anelaphus dentatus found?
Range: AZ