Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle
Notoxus anchora
This record describes Notoxus anchora (species). Recorded family: Anthicidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance

Notoxus anchora is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Notoxus anchora: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notoxus anchora.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Anthicidae (Antlike Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Notoxinae
- Genus
- Notoxus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
fields, waste places; adults come to light
Geographic Range
NA east of the Rockies (NF*-FL to NT-AB-AZ) (*D.S. Chandler, pers. comm. to =v=)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Notoxus anchora Hentz 1827
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Notoxus anchora. 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 Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle (8)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Tom Murray | (c) Owen Strickland, certains droits réservés (CC BY), publiées par Owen Strickland | (c) Pierrick Bloin, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Pierrick Bloin | (c) Alain Hogue, tous droits réservés, publiées par Alain Hogue | (c) Alison Place, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Alison Place | (c) Ludo Leclerc, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Ludo Leclerc | (c) thibodeaud, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC) | Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle
What is Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle?
Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle (Notoxus anchora) is a species in the family Anthicidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle?
3.0‒4.4 mm
Where is Grappling Antlike Flower Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields, waste places; adults come to light |
| Range | NA east of the Rockies (NF*-FL to NT-AB-AZ) (*D.S. Chandler, pers. comm. to =v=) |
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