Sapintus caudatus
This record describes Sapintus caudatus (species). Recorded family: Anthicidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pro- & mesotrochanters with slender spines; elytral apex unique in genus, with a sharp point at suture
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Anthicidae (Antlike Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anthicinae
- Genus
- Sapintus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sapintus caudatus Werner 1962
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sapintus caudatus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sapintus caudatus
What is Sapintus caudatus?
Sapintus caudatus is a species in the family Anthicidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Sapintus caudatus?
pro- & mesotrochanters with slender spines; elytral apex unique in genus, with a sharp point at suture
Where is Sapintus caudatus found?
Range: e.US