Sphenostethus taslei
This record describes Sphenostethus taslei (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
denticulate elytral tips + smooth pronotal margins are diagnostic may be all black or with paler elytra & femora
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Prioninae
- Tribe
- Solenopterini
- Genus
- Sphenostethus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.US (MD‒n.FL to e.KS‒e.TX) - Map , uncommon along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Castanea dentata, Cercis canadensis, Fagus ferrugineus, Quercus alba , and Sesbania drummondii ( 6 )
Life History
Diurnal, but comes to lights
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sphenostethus taslei Buquet 1841
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sphenostethus taslei. 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 Sphenostethus taslei
What is Sphenostethus taslei?
Sphenostethus taslei is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sphenostethus taslei?
20‒30 mm
How do you identify Sphenostethus taslei?
denticulate elytral tips + smooth pronotal margins are diagnostic may be all black or with paler elytra & femora
Where is Sphenostethus taslei found?
Range: se.US (MD‒n.FL to e.KS‒e.TX) - Map , uncommon along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts
What does Sphenostethus taslei eat?
The diet of the Sphenostethus taslei includes Larval hosts: Castanea dentata, Cercis canadensis, Fagus ferrugineus, Quercus alba , and Sesbania drummondii ( 6 ).
When is Sphenostethus taslei active?
Sphenostethus taslei: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Sphenostethus taslei?
Diurnal, but comes to lights