Acanthoscelides flavescens
This record describes Acanthoscelides flavescens (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
reddish-brown integument, yellowish vestiture, prominent frontal carina, and male genitalia are characters to separate this species
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Bruchini
- Genus
- Acanthoscelides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. to s. FL, southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded hosts: Abutilon hypoleucum; Galactia striata; Rhynchosia minima; Vicia sp.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acanthoscelides flavescens. 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 Acanthoscelides flavescens (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ed Riley; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanthoscelides flavescens
What is Acanthoscelides flavescens?
Acanthoscelides flavescens is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acanthoscelides flavescens?
1.5–2.5 mm
How do you identify Acanthoscelides flavescens?
reddish-brown integument, yellowish vestiture, prominent frontal carina, and male genitalia are characters to separate this species
Where is Acanthoscelides flavescens found?
Range: c. to s. FL, southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
What does Acanthoscelides flavescens eat?
The diet of the Acanthoscelides flavescens includes recorded hosts: Abutilon hypoleucum; Galactia striata; Rhynchosia minima; Vicia sp..