Pelonides quadrinotata
This record describes Pelonides quadrinotata (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
individuals with any kind of red marking on the forebody (head+prothorax) are P. quadrinotata (which sometimes has no spots at all), while in P. quadripunctata the forebody is entirely black
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Enopliinae
- Genus
- Pelonides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
collected on bloom of Allium, Asclepias, Ceanothus, Quercus, Apocynum
Geographic Range
s.TX up to KS , mostly c.TX up to OK
Seasonal Activity
Mar-May
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pelonides quadrinotata (Haldeman 1853)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pelonides quadrinotata. 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 Pelonides quadrinotata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelonides quadrinotata
What is Pelonides quadrinotata?
Pelonides quadrinotata is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pelonides quadrinotata?
4.3–8.0 mm
How do you identify Pelonides quadrinotata?
individuals with any kind of red marking on the forebody (head+prothorax) are P. quadrinotata (which sometimes has no spots at all), while in P. quadripunctata the forebody is entirely black
Where is Pelonides quadrinotata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | collected on bloom of Allium, Asclepias, Ceanothus, Quercus, Apocynum |
| Range | s.TX up to KS , mostly c.TX up to OK |
When is Pelonides quadrinotata active?
Pelonides quadrinotata: seasonal activity - Mar-May.