Stenaspis verticalis
This record describes Stenaspis verticalis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stenaspis verticalis is a species of beetle in the Cerambycidae family. It was described by Audinet-Serville in 1834.
Identification notes
Pronotum color dark in S. v. arizonicus , red in S. v. insignis
Wikipedia reference for Stenaspis verticalis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stenaspis verticalis.
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
sw. US to Honduras; in our area: S. v. arizonicus AZ, S. v. insignis TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenaspis verticalis Audinet-Serville 1834
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenaspis verticalis. 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 Stenaspis verticalis (9)
Photo credits: (c) tjay13, all rights reserved, uploaded by tjay13 | (c) dnvarga, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by dnvarga | (c) Ramiro Gomez, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ramiro Gomez | (c) Mayra Zamudio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mayra Zamudio | (c) Curtis Eckerman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Curtis Eckerman | (c) Cat, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cat | (c) White Bear, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by White Bear | Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenaspis verticalis
What is Stenaspis verticalis?
Stenaspis verticalis is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Stenaspis verticalis?
Pronotum color dark in S. v. arizonicus , red in S. v. insignis
Where is Stenaspis verticalis found?
Range: sw. US to Honduras; in our area: S. v. arizonicus AZ, S. v. insignis TX