Anomalacra schaefferi
This record describes Anomalacra schaefferi (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
By the unusually short and broadly dilated hind tibiae this species is easily distinguished from all our species. known from two spmns, the female holotype from 'Texas,' and a specimen collected on Padre Island, Kleberg Co., Tex, V-19-1976, J. E. Gillaspy Coll.
Identification notes
By the unusually short and broadly dilated hind tibiae this species is easily distinguished from all our species. ( 3 )
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
coastal s. TX
Seasonal Activity
May (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anomalacra schaefferi (Seidel)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anomalacra schaefferi. 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 schaefferi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anomalacra schaefferi
What is Anomalacra schaefferi?
Anomalacra schaefferi is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anomalacra schaefferi?
Length 10 mm, width 5 mm (type) ( 3 )
How do you identify Anomalacra schaefferi?
By the unusually short and broadly dilated hind tibiae this species is easily distinguished from all our species. ( 3 )
Where is Anomalacra schaefferi found?
Range: coastal s. TX
When is Anomalacra schaefferi active?
Anomalacra schaefferi: seasonal activity - May (BG data).