Enoclerus angustus
This record describes Enoclerus angustus (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | In FL, has blackish to reddish legs and is nearly entirely red to reddish-pink. Det. J. Rifkind, 2008 Leavengood's key to similar spp. in FL 3. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen red..................................................4 3’. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen black...............................................5 4. |
| Elytra | Elytra with a pale, often distinctly arched fascia at about the middle, followed by a much broader black fascia occupying one-fourth of the elytral length .................... Enoclerus nigripes (Fig. 2-9) 4’. |
| Elytra | Elytra with a pale fascia just behind the middle, the fascia broader marginally, narrowing towards the middle as the elytra meet, followed by a narrower black fascia .......... Enoclerus angustus (Fig. 2-1) 5. |
| Elytra | Elytra with a mid-elytral pale fascia, anteriorly bordered by a black, somewhat incomplete fascia............ Enoclerus rosmarus (Fig. 2-11) 5’. |
| Elytra | Elytra with a mid-elytral pale fascia, anteriorly bordered by no fascia.................................................... Enoclerus nigrifrons (Fig. 2-7) |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Clerinae
- Genus
- Enoclerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL, VA
Seasonal Activity
March to May in FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enoclerus angustus (LeConte 1849)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enoclerus angustus. 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 Enoclerus angustus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Enoclerus angustus
What is Enoclerus angustus?
Enoclerus angustus is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Enoclerus angustus?
In FL, has blackish to reddish legs and is nearly entirely red to reddish-pink. Det. J. Rifkind, 2008
Where is Enoclerus angustus found?
Range: FL, VA
When is Enoclerus angustus active?
Enoclerus angustus: seasonal activity - March to May in FL.