Stylantheus macrocerus
This record describes Stylantheus macrocerus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinctive, may be known from any in our fauna by the extremely long antennae lectotype parasitized by Urosigalphus bruchivorus Crawford (Braconidae)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Bruchini
- Genus
- Stylantheus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (NJ‒FL to IL‒e.TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Stylosanthes biflora (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stylantheus macrocerus (Horn 1873)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stylantheus macrocerus. 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 Stylantheus macrocerus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Stylantheus macrocerus
What is Stylantheus macrocerus?
Stylantheus macrocerus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stylantheus macrocerus?
1.7–2.2 mm
How do you identify Stylantheus macrocerus?
distinctive, may be known from any in our fauna by the extremely long antennae lectotype
Where is Stylantheus macrocerus found?
Range: e.US (NJ‒FL to IL‒e.TX)
What does Stylantheus macrocerus eat?
The diet of the Stylantheus macrocerus includes host: Stylosanthes biflora (Fabaceae).