Enaphalodes atomarius
This record describes Enaphalodes atomarius (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Enaphalodes atomarius is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Dru Drury in 1773 from New York City.
Wikipedia reference for Enaphalodes atomarius: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enaphalodes atomarius.
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
Habitat
larvae under bark of dead hardwood trees or stumps, incl. oak and hickory
Geographic Range
ON to AZ-FL to Honduras - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enaphalodes atomarius (Drury 1773)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enaphalodes atomarius. 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 Enaphalodes atomarius (5)
Photo credits: (c) Paul Bedell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Paul Bedell | (c) John P Friel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John P Friel | (c) Eric Carpenter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Eric Carpenter | (c) Joe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joe | Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Enaphalodes atomarius
What is Enaphalodes atomarius?
Enaphalodes atomarius is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Enaphalodes atomarius?
20-30 mm
Where is Enaphalodes atomarius found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | larvae under bark of dead hardwood trees or stumps, incl. oak and hickory |
| Range | ON to AZ-FL to Honduras - Map |