Stenaspis solitaria
This record describes Stenaspis solitaria (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
occasionally with prominent amounts of red: They love to fly around on hot days. Not common in so. TX but somewhat common in the Big Bend area and extremely common in so. AZ (Dan Heffern, pers. comm.)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Stenaspis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s CA to s TX / n. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
May-Oct in so. TX ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Prosopis, Acacia . Pupae and adults taken from pupal cells in root crowns of dying Acacia in AZ and w. TX ( 3 ) . Reported feeding upon, and apparently becoming intoxicated by, fermenting exudates of Senecio in AZ (Linsley & Cazier 1962)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenaspis solitaria (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenaspis solitaria. 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 Stenaspis solitaria
What is Stenaspis solitaria?
Stenaspis solitaria is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Stenaspis solitaria?
occasionally with prominent amounts of red:
Where is Stenaspis solitaria found?
Range: s CA to s TX / n. Mex. - Map
What does Stenaspis solitaria eat?
The diet of the Stenaspis solitaria includes on Prosopis, Acacia . Pupae and adults taken from pupal cells in root crowns of dying Acacia in AZ and w. TX ( 3 ) . Reported feeding upon, and apparently becoming intoxicated by, fermenting exudates of Senecio in AZ (Linsley & Cazier 1962).
When is Stenaspis solitaria active?
Stenaspis solitaria: seasonal activity - May-Oct in so. TX ( 3 ).