Heterachthes polingi
This record describes Heterachthes polingi (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Described from a series of eight specimens, all taken by Mr. O. C. Poling in the Baboquivari Mts., Arizona.
Wikipedia reference for Heterachthes polingi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heterachthes_polingi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Ibidionini
- Genus
- Heterachthes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ & nw. Mex. (Sonora) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heterachthes polingi (Fall) Orig. Comb: Ibidion polingi Fall, 1925
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Heterachthes polingi. 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 Heterachthes polingi (2)
Photo credits: (c) Yinan Li, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Yinan Li | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Heterachthes polingi
What is Heterachthes polingi?
Heterachthes polingi is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Heterachthes polingi?
Length 10-12 mm
Where is Heterachthes polingi found?
Range: AZ & nw. Mex. (Sonora) - Map