Orange-banded Checkered Beetle
Enoclerus ichneumoneus
This record describes Enoclerus ichneumoneus (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A very wide orangish-brown band across the middle of the elytra and an elongate scutellum
Wikipedia reference for Enoclerus ichneumoneus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enoclerus_ichneumoneus.
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
e. US (s.ON-FL to WI-TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults hunt for wood-boring insects; larvae prey on beetle larvae. ( 4 )
Life History
Lays eggs on the cracks of bark infested with wood-boring insects. ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enoclerus ichneumoneus (Fabricius 1776)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enoclerus ichneumoneus. 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 Orange-banded Checkered Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , Marci Hess , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange-banded Checkered Beetle
What is Orange-banded Checkered Beetle?
Orange-banded Checkered Beetle (Enoclerus ichneumoneus) is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Orange-banded Checkered Beetle?
8-11 mm
How do you identify Orange-banded Checkered Beetle?
A very wide orangish-brown band across the middle of the elytra and an elongate scutellum
Where is Orange-banded Checkered Beetle found?
Range: e. US (s.ON-FL to WI-TX) - Map
What does Orange-banded Checkered Beetle eat?
The diet of the Orange-banded Checkered Beetle includes Adults hunt for wood-boring insects; larvae prey on beetle larvae. ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Orange-banded Checkered Beetle?
Lays eggs on the cracks of bark infested with wood-boring insects. ( 4 )