Brachiacantha illustris 0
Brachiacantha illustris
This record describes Brachiacantha illustris (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures Type Locality: Beaver Brook, Clear Creek Co., CO
Identification notes
Gordon's Figures
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Scymnini
- Genus
- Brachiacantha (Spurleg Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
central Rockies (CO to sw MT) - Map (circled stars)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachiacantha illustris Casey, 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachiacantha illustris. 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 Brachiacantha illustris 0
What is Brachiacantha illustris 0?
Brachiacantha illustris 0 (Brachiacantha illustris) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachiacantha illustris 0?
3.4-4.6 mm
How do you identify Brachiacantha illustris 0?
Gordon's Figures
Where is Brachiacantha illustris 0 found?
Range: central Rockies (CO to sw MT) - Map (circled stars)