Anomala foraminosa
Anomalacra foraminosa
This record describes Anomalacra foraminosa (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lateral margins of elytra with only short dark brown or blackish band from humeral angle, extending only briefly beyond umbone Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Rutelinae
- Tribe
- Anomalini
- Genus
- Anomalacra
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. TX (Waco) to C. Amer. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anomala foraminosa Bates, 1888
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anomalacra foraminosa. 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 Anomala foraminosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Anomala foraminosa
What is Anomala foraminosa?
Anomala foraminosa (Anomalacra foraminosa) is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anomala foraminosa?
8.5-13mm
How do you identify Anomala foraminosa?
Lateral margins of elytra with only short dark brown or blackish band from humeral angle, extending only briefly beyond umbone Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Where is Anomala foraminosa found?
Range: c. TX (Waco) to C. Amer. - Map