Androlyperus fulvus
This record describes Androlyperus fulvus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color orange, including pronotum; Head, antennae, mesosternum, metasternum, legs and apex of abdomen are dark, scutellum brownish yellow. The broad, reflexed lateral edge (epipleuron) of the elytra extends to the incision in males, to sutural angle in females. Males have four distinct, slender appendages ventrally, and a modified posterolateral elytral angle (incised and bent upward). Male antennae are slightly serrate, more slender in females. For more details see Clark 1999 (reference below) Type locality: California's Coast Range South of San Fransisco. Clark (1999) lists records from the following CA counties: Monterey, Kings, San Benito, Fresno.
Wikipedia reference for Androlyperus fulvus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androlyperus fulvus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Androlyperus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA - Map , plus AZ per iNat
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Androlyperus fulvus Crotch, 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Androlyperus fulvus. 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 Androlyperus fulvus (9)
Photo credits: (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY) | (c) Deer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Deer | (c) Tony Iwane, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Iwane | no rights reserved, uploaded by Scott Loarie | (c) Damon Tighe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Damon Tighe | (c) kmockler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Aaron Schusteff , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Androlyperus fulvus
What is Androlyperus fulvus?
Androlyperus fulvus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Androlyperus fulvus?
4.5-7.9mm
How do you identify Androlyperus fulvus?
Color orange, including pronotum; Head, antennae, mesosternum, metasternum, legs and apex of abdomen are dark, scutellum brownish yellow. The broad, reflexed lateral edge (epipleuron) of the elytra extends to the incision in males, to sutural angle in females. Males have four distinct, slender appendages ventrally, and a modified posterolateral elytral angle (incised and bent upward). Male antennae are slightly serrate, more slender in females. For more details see Clark 1999 (reference below)
Where is Androlyperus fulvus found?
Range: CA - Map , plus AZ per iNat