Acanthoscelides submuticus
This record describes Acanthoscelides submuticus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the only elable way of separating from A. floridae (Horn) is by examining male genitalia
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
sw US to IL & MN / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Amorpha californica , A. fruticosa
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acanthoscelides submuticus (Sharp 1885)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acanthoscelides submuticus. 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 submuticus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanthoscelides submuticus
What is Acanthoscelides submuticus?
Acanthoscelides submuticus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acanthoscelides submuticus?
1.4–2.4 mm
How do you identify Acanthoscelides submuticus?
the only elable way of separating from A. floridae (Horn) is by examining male genitalia
Where is Acanthoscelides submuticus found?
Range: sw US to IL & MN / Mex. - Map
What does Acanthoscelides submuticus eat?
The diet of the Acanthoscelides submuticus includes Hosts: Amorpha californica , A. fruticosa.