Enaphalodes taeniatus
This record describes Enaphalodes taeniatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
generally lacks white on the top edges of the pronotum, see: Cerambycidae Catalog Det. M. J. Heiman, 2011 taken at lights Type Locality: Between Laredo and Ringgold Barracks, [Starr Co.,] Texas
Wikipedia reference for Enaphalodes taeniatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enaphalodes taeniatus.
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
n. TX to e. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Sep
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Citrus ( Citrus ), Cottonwood ( Populus deltoides ), Elm ( Ulmus ) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enaphalodes taeniatus (LeConte 1854)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enaphalodes taeniatus. 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 taeniatus (9)
Photo credits: (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | (c) DinGo OcTavious, all rights reserved, uploaded by DinGo OcTavious | (c) Pedro Nájera Quezada, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pedro Nájera Quezada | (c) Missy McAllister-Kerr, all rights reserved, uploaded by Missy McAllister-Kerr | (c) jciv, all rights reserved, uploaded by jciv | (c) Russell Pfau, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Russell Pfau | Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Phillip Harpootlian , Joshua Stuart Rose , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Enaphalodes taeniatus
What is Enaphalodes taeniatus?
Enaphalodes taeniatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Enaphalodes taeniatus?
19–25 mm
How do you identify Enaphalodes taeniatus?
generally lacks white on the top edges of the pronotum, see: Cerambycidae Catalog Det. M. J. Heiman, 2011
Where is Enaphalodes taeniatus found?
Range: n. TX to e. Mex. - Map
What does Enaphalodes taeniatus eat?
The diet of the Enaphalodes taeniatus includes Larval hosts: Citrus ( Citrus ), Cottonwood ( Populus deltoides ), Elm ( Ulmus ) ( 6 ).
When is Enaphalodes taeniatus active?
Enaphalodes taeniatus: seasonal activity - Apr-Sep.