Aphthona flava
This record describes Aphthona flava (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
orange or orange-brown. Typically adults hop rather than fly images: 1 | 2 In some states, adults may be obtained at no cost from state weed management agencies.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Aphthona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NO DATA IN PL
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Plants in the subgenus Esula of the genus Euphorbia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aphthona flava Guillebeau 1894
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aphthona flava. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aphthona flava
What is Aphthona flava?
Aphthona flava is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aphthona flava?
3-4 mm
How do you identify Aphthona flava?
orange or orange-brown. Typically adults hop rather than fly images: 1 | 2
Where is Aphthona flava found?
Range: NO DATA IN PL
What does Aphthona flava eat?
The diet of the Aphthona flava includes Plants in the subgenus Esula of the genus Euphorbia.