Euphoria anneae
This record describes Euphoria anneae (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Holotype, male, two miles south Olmos Creek and U.S. Rt. 77, [Kenedy Co.], Texas, May 31, 1954. H. F. Howden and W. Cloyd. (Type deposited in U.S. National Museum.) Paratype, male, same data as type (Howden collection). (Howden 1955)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cetoniinae
- Tribe
- Cetoniini
- Genus
- Euphoria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
sand plains
Geographic Range
endemic to coastal s. TX (Kenedy, Kleberg, San Patricio, Willacy Cos.) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
"Our specimens are from Kenedy County where they were either sifted from Geomys pocket gopher pushups during February or reared to adult from larvae recovered from this microhabitat. We examined another specimen from Welder Wildlife Refuge in San Patricio County."
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for coleopterist Anne Elizabeth Howden (Thompson) 1927-2016.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euphoria anneae. 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 Euphoria anneae (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About Euphoria anneae
What is Euphoria anneae?
Euphoria anneae is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Euphoria anneae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | sand plains |
| Range | endemic to coastal s. TX (Kenedy, Kleberg, San Patricio, Willacy Cos.) - Map |
What is the life cycle of a Euphoria anneae?
Our specimens are from Kenedy County where they were either sifted from Geomys pocket gopher pushups during February or reared to adult from larvae recovered from this microhabitat. We examined another specimen from Welder Wildlife Refuge in San Patricio County.