Anomalacra innuba
This record describes Anomalacra innuba (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra immaculate to spotted, banded or black (emphasis added) [recommend largely ignoring the elytral spot pattern, except for the apical umbone - MAQ] pronotal macula triangulate with waist-like constriction near anterior margin (e. added) nearly always with dark area over apical elytral umbone (projecting knob) (e. added) head often bicolorous pale brown and blackish, scutellum pale or narrowly dark margined
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
e.US (TX-FL-PA-NE) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly June‒July (emphasis added) ; however Anomala innuba exhibited bimodal spring and fall flight activity at two locations in peninsular FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anomala innuba (Fabricius 1787)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anomalacra innuba. 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 Anomalacra innuba (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Anomalacra innuba
What is Anomalacra innuba?
Anomalacra innuba is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anomalacra innuba?
6‒9 mm
How do you identify Anomalacra innuba?
Elytra immaculate to spotted, banded or black (emphasis added) [recommend largely ignoring the elytral spot pattern, except for the apical umbone - MAQ] pronotal macula triangulate with waist-like constriction near anterior margin (e. added) nearly always with dark area over apical elytral umbone (projecting knob) (e. added) head often bicolorous pale brown and blackish, scutellum pale or narrowly dark margined
Where is Anomalacra innuba found?
Range: e.US (TX-FL-PA-NE) - Map
When is Anomalacra innuba active?
Anomalacra innuba: seasonal activity - mostly June‒July (emphasis added) ; however Anomala innuba exhibited bimodal spring and fall flight activity at two locations in peninsular FL.