Enoclerus nigrifrons
This record describes Enoclerus nigrifrons (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | In FL, has a red head, pronotum, legs, antennae and mouthparts. The basal third of the elytra is red, followed by an arched, white mid-elytral fascia which is not anteriorly margined with black. - spmn from OK Det. K. H. Stephan, 2002 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
Habitat
Recorded from southern cypress and pine infested with Scolytinae and other wood-borers (Knull, 1951)
Geographic Range
e US (OK-FL-NH-IN) / Ont. ,(BG data) - only known from FL by a single specimen from Walton Co.
Seasonal Activity
OH: May to July (Knull, 1951)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
King and Fox (1970) observed it attacking Ips sp. and trapped adults in " Ips -baited traps".
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Enoclerus nigrifrons. 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 nigrifrons (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Enoclerus nigrifrons
What is Enoclerus nigrifrons?
Enoclerus nigrifrons is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Enoclerus nigrifrons?
6 to 7 mm
How do you identify Enoclerus nigrifrons?
In FL, has a red head, pronotum, legs, antennae and mouthparts. The basal third of the elytra is red, followed by an arched, white mid-elytral fascia which is not anteriorly margined with black. - spmn from OK Det. K. H. Stephan, 2002
Where is Enoclerus nigrifrons found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Recorded from southern cypress and pine infested with Scolytinae and other wood-borers (Knull, 1951) |
| Range | e US (OK-FL-NH-IN) / Ont. ,(BG data) - only known from FL by a single specimen from Walton Co. |
When is Enoclerus nigrifrons active?
Enoclerus nigrifrons: seasonal activity - OH: May to July (Knull, 1951).
What is the life cycle of a Enoclerus nigrifrons?
King and Fox (1970) observed it attacking Ips sp. and trapped adults in Ips -baited traps.