Enaphalodes hispicornis
This record describes Enaphalodes hispicornis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
US Atlantic coast to ID‒CA; Mexico • "Linsley recorded it from throughout the southern half of the US, but with records also from Maryland, Illinois, Minnesota, and Idaho. The type locality of one of the synonyms, simplicicollis , is 'Georgia'. All the specimens I have collected have been in the sw.US where it is much more common." -Steve Lingafelter, pers.comm. to =v= 13.ii.2024
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Quercus agrifolia (Fagaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enaphalodes hispicornis (Linnaeus 1767)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enaphalodes hispicornis. 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 hispicornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Enaphalodes hispicornis
How big is Enaphalodes hispicornis?
25‒40 mm
Where is Enaphalodes hispicornis found?
Range: US Atlantic coast to ID‒CA; Mexico • Linsley recorded it from throughout the southern half of the US, but with records also from Maryland, Illinois, Minnesota, and Idaho. The type locality of one of the synonyms, simplicicollis , is 'Georgia'. All the specimens I have collected have been in the sw.US where it is much more common. -Steve Lingafelter, pers.comm. to =v= 13.ii.2024
What does Enaphalodes hispicornis eat?
The diet of the Enaphalodes hispicornis includes host: Quercus agrifolia (Fagaceae).