Cenophengus longicollis
This record describes Cenophengus longicollis (species). Recorded family: Phengodidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head black; antennae black to brown, pronotum and scutellum yellow-orange; wingtips black to brown, sometimes only at the base poorly lit, legs and lower yellow to yellow-orange Type Locality: 3 mi. NE. of Porvenir, Presidio Co. Tex., 26.IX.46, B. Patterson, J. M. Schmidt, California Academy of Sciences, Type No. 12986, Female and immatures unknown
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Phengodidae (Glowworm Beetles)
- Tribe
- Mastinocerini
- Genus
- Cenophengus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se NM (Chaves & Eddy Co.) to sw TX (Jeff Davis, Mitchell, Presidio, Terrell, Val Verde Counties) / Mex. - Map (BG data)
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Nov in TX (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cenophengus longicollis Wittmer, 1976
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cenophengus longicollis. 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 Cenophengus longicollis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cenophengus longicollis
What is Cenophengus longicollis?
Cenophengus longicollis is a species in the family Phengodidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cenophengus longicollis?
Male. Body length 5.6–7.2 mm
How do you identify Cenophengus longicollis?
Head black; antennae black to brown, pronotum and scutellum yellow-orange; wingtips black to brown, sometimes only at the base poorly lit, legs and lower yellow to yellow-orange
Where is Cenophengus longicollis found?
Range: se NM (Chaves & Eddy Co.) to sw TX (Jeff Davis, Mitchell, Presidio, Terrell, Val Verde Counties) / Mex. - Map (BG data)
When is Cenophengus longicollis active?
Cenophengus longicollis: seasonal activity - Aug-Nov in TX (BG data).