Chalcolepidius lenzi
This record describes Chalcolepidius lenzi (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
antennae strongly serrate in male and serrate in female
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrypninae
- Tribe
- Hemirhipini
- Genus
- Chalcolepidius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-AZ & Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chalcolepidius lenzi Candèze 1886
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chalcolepidius lenzi. 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 Chalcolepidius lenzi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chalcolepidius lenzi
What is Chalcolepidius lenzi?
Chalcolepidius lenzi is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chalcolepidius lenzi?
20-39 mm
How do you identify Chalcolepidius lenzi?
antennae strongly serrate in male and serrate in female
Where is Chalcolepidius lenzi found?
Range: CA-AZ & Mexico