Aulacothorax copalina
This record describes Aulacothorax copalina (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Serraticollini
- Genus
- Aulacothorax
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (e.TX-n.FL-QC-SD) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on sumac ( Rhus spp.) and poison ivy ( Toxicodendron radicans , Anacardiaceae) ( 5 ) On poison ivy in abundance.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: copal - 'blunt'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aulacothorax copalina. 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 Aulacothorax copalina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , Deczynski
Frequently Asked Questions About Aulacothorax copalina
What is Aulacothorax copalina?
Aulacothorax copalina is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Aulacothorax copalina?
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Where is Aulacothorax copalina found?
Range: e NA (e.TX-n.FL-QC-SD) - Map
What does Aulacothorax copalina eat?
The diet of the Aulacothorax copalina includes on sumac ( Rhus spp.) and poison ivy ( Toxicodendron radicans , Anacardiaceae) ( 5 ) On poison ivy in abundance..