Stenhomalus taiwanus
This record describes Stenhomalus taiwanus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
note long setae on the third and fourth antennomeres Det. V. Belov, 2017 intercepted many times in US East Coast ports since 1995, first collected in the wild in 2009 in AL
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Obriini
- Genus
- Stenhomalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
recent addition to se. US (TX-GA-SC-OK) - Map , native to e. Asia
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host in the native range: Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenhomalus taiwanus Matsushita 1933
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenhomalus taiwanus. 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 Stenhomalus taiwanus
What is Stenhomalus taiwanus?
Stenhomalus taiwanus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Stenhomalus taiwanus?
note long setae on the third and fourth antennomeres Det. V. Belov, 2017
Where is Stenhomalus taiwanus found?
Range: recent addition to se. US (TX-GA-SC-OK) - Map , native to e. Asia
What does Stenhomalus taiwanus eat?
The diet of the Stenhomalus taiwanus includes host in the native range: Zanthoxylum (Rutaceae).