Valenus inornatus
This record describes Valenus inornatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Valenus inornatus is a species of longhorn beetles of the subfamily Lamiinae, and the only species in the genus Valenus. It was described by Casey in 1892.
Wikipedia reference for Valenus inornatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valenus inornatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Acanthocinini
- Genus
- Valenus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. AZ to sw. TX / n. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
April-August
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Agavae, Yucca
Life History
Adults commonly taken at lights or beaten from their host plants (Linsley & Chemsak 1995)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Valenus inornatus. 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 Valenus inornatus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Hopper Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Hopper Museum | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) George Pollock, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by George Pollock | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Valenus inornatus
What is Valenus inornatus?
Valenus inornatus is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Valenus inornatus?
8-10 mm
Where is Valenus inornatus found?
Range: w. AZ to sw. TX / n. Mex. - Map
What does Valenus inornatus eat?
The diet of the Valenus inornatus includes Agavae, Yucca.
When is Valenus inornatus active?
Valenus inornatus: seasonal activity - April-August.
What is the life cycle of a Valenus inornatus?
Adults commonly taken at lights or beaten from their host plants (Linsley & Chemsak 1995)