Bassareus lituratus
This record describes Bassareus lituratus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Bassareus lituratus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
variable:
Wikipedia reference for Bassareus lituratus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassareus lituratus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Cryptocephalini
- Genus
- Bassareus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (TX-FL-NY-WI) / Ont. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Apr-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reported from a wide var. of mostly herbaceous plants ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: lituratus (L). 'erased, blurred'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bassareus lituratus. 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 Bassareus lituratus (8)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) jtuttle, all rights reserved, uploaded by jtuttle | (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick | (c) katrina hashagen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by katrina hashagen | (c) Chris Rorabaugh, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chris Rorabaugh | Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bassareus lituratus
What is Bassareus lituratus?
Bassareus lituratus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Bassareus lituratus?
variable:
Where is Bassareus lituratus found?
Range: e US (TX-FL-NY-WI) / Ont. - Map
What does Bassareus lituratus eat?
The diet of the Bassareus lituratus includes reported from a wide var. of mostly herbaceous plants ( 4 ).
When is Bassareus lituratus active?
Bassareus lituratus: seasonal activity - mostly: Apr-Jul (BG data).