Aulacoscelis candezei
This record describes Aulacoscelis candezei (species). Recorded family: Orsodacnidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with 3 more or less raised longitudinal carinae, of which the central one is shorter than the others and oblique ; elytral disc brown or dark to a variable extent. - AZ-NM - w.TX
Wikipedia reference for Aulacoscelis candezei: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aulacoscelis_candezei.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Orsodacnidae (Ravenous Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aulacoscelidinae
- Genus
- Aulacoscelis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to w. TX / south to C. Amer. [CA report doubtful]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Clark et al. coll'ed a single adult from Quercus (Fagaceae) in w.TX. Additionally, Clark et al. saw spmns labeled from se.AZ in asso. w/ Q. hypoleuca [ Q. hypoleucoides ]. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aulacoscelis candezei Chapuis 1874
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aulacoscelis candezei. 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 Aulacoscelis candezei (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Aulacoscelis candezei
What is Aulacoscelis candezei?
Aulacoscelis candezei is a species in the family Orsodacnidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Aulacoscelis candezei?
Elytra with 3 more or less raised longitudinal carinae, of which the central one is shorter than the others and oblique ; elytral disc brown or dark to a variable extent. - AZ-NM - w.TX
Where is Aulacoscelis candezei found?
Range: AZ to w. TX / south to C. Amer. [CA report doubtful]
What does Aulacoscelis candezei eat?
The diet of the Aulacoscelis candezei includes Clark et al. coll'ed a single adult from Quercus (Fagaceae) in w.TX. Additionally, Clark et al. saw spmns labeled from se.AZ in asso. w/ Q. hypoleuca [ Q. hypoleucoides ]. ( 3 ).