Aphanisticus congener
This record describes Aphanisticus congener (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Robust. No serration on elytral apices. Frons with two circular pits in center just above the antennal insertions clearly separated.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrilinae
- Tribe
- Tracheini
- Genus
- Aphanisticus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to E.Asia, adventive in our area (CA, TX‒OK)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Turfgrasses
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aphanisticus congener Saunders 1875
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aphanisticus congener. 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 Aphanisticus congener (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , jahansen , v belov , Joel DuBois
Frequently Asked Questions About Aphanisticus congener
What is Aphanisticus congener?
Aphanisticus congener is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Aphanisticus congener?
Robust. No serration on elytral apices. Frons with two circular pits in center just above the antennal insertions clearly separated.
Where is Aphanisticus congener found?
Range: native to E.Asia, adventive in our area (CA, TX‒OK)
What does Aphanisticus congener eat?
The diet of the Aphanisticus congener includes Turfgrasses.