recently synonymyzed with A. villosus
Anelaphus formerly-parallelus-maybe-undescribed
This record describes Anelaphus formerly-parallelus-maybe-undescribed (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
- Anelaphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA west to MB-TX
Seasonal Activity
Feb-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: live twig pruner of most eastern hardwoods & shrubs, esp. oak
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anelaphus parallelus (Newman 1840) The taxonomic situation is this... the holotype of Anelaphus parallelus is a specimen of A. villosus , making the new synonymy valid. However, the form previously called "parallelus" may prove to be a distinct species that is either undescribed or was described as one of the many synonyms of parallelus or villosus that should be elevated in the future. But until someone digs deeper into these forms and decides whether to elevate parallelus back to species status, it will remain in synonymy with villosus . --Robert A. Androw, 6 Aug '21 [per conversation with Steve Lingafelter]
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anelaphus formerly-parallelus-maybe-undescribed. 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 recently synonymyzed with A. villosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , bandrow
Frequently Asked Questions About recently synonymyzed with A. villosus
How big is recently synonymyzed with A. villosus?
8-20 mm
Where is recently synonymyzed with A. villosus found?
Range: e. NA west to MB-TX
What does recently synonymyzed with A. villosus eat?
The diet of the recently synonymyzed with A. villosus includes live twig pruner of most eastern hardwoods & shrubs, esp. oak.
When is recently synonymyzed with A. villosus active?
recently synonymyzed with A. villosus: seasonal activity - Feb-Aug.