Stenomorpha wickhami
This record describes Stenomorpha wickhami (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Differs from others in the furcata group by a dense coating of short light brown hairs dorsally, ventrally, and on the legs, also a weakly crenulated elytral base
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pimeliinae
- Tribe
- Asidini
- Genus
- Stenomorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA‒AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenomorpha wickhami (Horn 1894)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenomorpha wickhami. 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 Stenomorpha wickhami (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tyler Hedlund; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenomorpha wickhami
What is Stenomorpha wickhami?
Stenomorpha wickhami is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Stenomorpha wickhami?
Differs from others in the furcata group by a dense coating of short light brown hairs dorsally, ventrally, and on the legs, also a weakly crenulated elytral base
Where is Stenomorpha wickhami found?
Range: CA‒AZ