Red-footed Longhorn Beetle
Anthophylax cyaneus
This record describes Anthophylax cyaneus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Anthophylax cyaneus is the species of the Lepturinae subfamily in long-horned beetle family. This beetle is distributed in Canada, and United States.
Wikipedia reference for Anthophylax cyaneus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthophylax cyaneus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Oxymirini
- Genus
- Anthophylax
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne. US to GA and adjacent Canada (NB―ON)
Seasonal Activity
May―Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host records include both conifers and hardwoods
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anthophylax cyaneus (Haldeman, 1848)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthophylax cyaneus. 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 Red-footed Longhorn Beetle (6)
Photo credits: (c) Léo-Guy de Repentigny, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Léo-Guy de Repentigny | (c) nemophilistnh, all rights reserved | (c) Kate O'Connor, all rights reserved, uploaded by Kate O'Connor | (c) Macroscopic Solutions, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Macroscopic Solutions | (c) Salamanderdance, all rights reserved | Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by v belov , mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Red-footed Longhorn Beetle
What is Red-footed Longhorn Beetle?
Red-footed Longhorn Beetle (Anthophylax cyaneus) is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Red-footed Longhorn Beetle?
11―16 mm
Where is Red-footed Longhorn Beetle found?
Range: ne. US to GA and adjacent Canada (NB―ON)
What does Red-footed Longhorn Beetle eat?
The diet of the Red-footed Longhorn Beetle includes host records include both conifers and hardwoods.
When is Red-footed Longhorn Beetle active?
Red-footed Longhorn Beetle: seasonal activity - May―Jul.