Acalymma peregrinum
This record describes Acalymma peregrinum (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2010 described from Guerrero, Mexico, from a single specimen (Schaeffer 1905) First reported for the US by Schaeffer (1905) from a small number of specimens taken near Brownsville, Texas.
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Acalymma (Cucumber Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sc. OK to Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
coll'ed from Smallflower Groundcherry ( Physalis cinerascens (= mollis , Solanaceae) ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acalymma peregrinum. 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 Acalymma peregrinum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acalymma peregrinum
What is Acalymma peregrinum?
Acalymma peregrinum is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acalymma peregrinum?
~4 mm long (Schaeffer 1905)
How do you identify Acalymma peregrinum?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Where is Acalymma peregrinum found?
Range: sc. OK to Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Acalymma peregrinum?
coll'ed from Smallflower Groundcherry ( Physalis cinerascens (= mollis , Solanaceae) ( 3 )