Anomoea nitidicollis
This record describes Anomoea nitidicollis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
variable: - type specimen
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Clytrini
- Genus
- Anomoea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM‒FL‒GA - Map , most records from TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Collected from whitethorn acacia ( Vachellia [=Acacia] constricta , Fabaceae) on several occasions in western Texas, including one time when the authors found the beetles in a mating swarm on this plant. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anomoea nitidicollis Schaeffer 1920
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anomoea nitidicollis. 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 Anomoea nitidicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Sean McCann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anomoea nitidicollis
How do you identify Anomoea nitidicollis?
variable: - type specimen
Where is Anomoea nitidicollis found?
Range: NM‒FL‒GA - Map , most records from TX
What does Anomoea nitidicollis eat?
The diet of the Anomoea nitidicollis includes Collected from whitethorn acacia ( Vachellia [=Acacia] constricta , Fabaceae) on several occasions in western Texas, including one time when the authors found the beetles in a mating swarm on this plant. ( 3 ).