Enaphalodes archboldi
This record describes Enaphalodes archboldi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
conspicuous uniform appressed fulvous pubescence that densely covers elytral surface Type Locality: Archbold Biological Station, Highlands Co., FL
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Enaphalodes (Oak Borer)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. FL - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enaphalodes archboldi Lingafelter & Chemsak 2002
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enaphalodes archboldi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Enaphalodes archboldi
What is Enaphalodes archboldi?
Enaphalodes archboldi is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Enaphalodes archboldi?
21–30 mm
How do you identify Enaphalodes archboldi?
conspicuous uniform appressed fulvous pubescence that densely covers elytral surface
Where is Enaphalodes archboldi found?
Range: c. FL - Map