Stenosphenus lugens
This record describes Stenosphenus lugens (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Narrower than S. notatus ; the elytra have the punctures arranged in three longitudinal bands; a narrow one at the suture, and two almost confluent on the disc; from the punctures proceed coarse pale hairs; the intervening spaces are smooth and glabrous. The spines of the antennae are as in S. notatus . The feet are entirely black.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Stenosphenus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, & Willacy Co.) to Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Seasonal Activity
August to November ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Various hardwoods ( 3 )
Life History
Although rare in collections, adults can be extremely abundant on dead branches of their hosts and on blossoms and foliage of Baccharis, Serjania, Cissus , and Clematis . ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenosphenus lugens LeConte 1862
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenosphenus lugens. 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 Stenosphenus lugens
What is Stenosphenus lugens?
Stenosphenus lugens is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Stenosphenus lugens?
Narrower than S. notatus ; the elytra have the punctures arranged in three longitudinal bands; a narrow one at the suture, and two almost confluent on the disc; from the punctures proceed coarse pale hairs; the intervening spaces are smooth and glabrous. The spines of the antennae are as in S. notatus . The feet are entirely black.
Where is Stenosphenus lugens found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, & Willacy Co.) to Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Stenosphenus lugens eat?
The diet of the Stenosphenus lugens includes Various hardwoods ( 3 ).
When is Stenosphenus lugens active?
Stenosphenus lugens: seasonal activity - August to November ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Stenosphenus lugens?
Although rare in collections, adults can be extremely abundant on dead branches of their hosts and on blossoms and foliage of Baccharis, Serjania, Cissus , and Clematis . ( 3 )