Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle
Acalymma vinctum
This record describes Acalymma vinctum (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acalymma vinctum is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Acalymma vinctum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acalymma vinctum.
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
se US (n.VA-c.FL to c.KS-c.TX) / ne. Mex. (NL) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Cucurbitaceae ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acalymma vinctum (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acalymma vinctum. 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 Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle (8)
Photo credits: (c) Paul Bedell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Paul Bedell | (c) Eric Williams, all rights reserved, uploaded by Eric Williams | (c) Lori Shapiro, all rights reserved | (c) Robert Webster, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Robert Webster | no rights reserved, uploaded by kcthetc1 | (c) ycardo2, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Eliot VanOtteren, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Eliot VanOtteren | Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , David Ferguson , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle
What is Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle?
Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle (Acalymma vinctum) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle found?
Range: se US (n.VA-c.FL to c.KS-c.TX) / ne. Mex. (NL) - Map
What does Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle eat?
The diet of the Narrow-lined Cucumber Beetle includes hosts: Cucurbitaceae ( 3 ).