Brachycoryna dolorosa
This record describes Brachycoryna dolorosa (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Three color forms (shiny black, reddish-brown, or yellow), not considered subspecies, all of which can be found in a single population.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cassidinae
- Tribe
- Chalepini
- Genus
- Brachycoryna
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. US (WA-CA to MT-UT)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults have been collected on Media, Holocarpha heermannii, Hemizona sp. (Asteraceae), from Ceanothus cuneatus (Rhamnaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachycoryna dolorosa Van Dyke 1925
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachycoryna dolorosa. 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 Brachycoryna dolorosa (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachycoryna dolorosa
What is Brachycoryna dolorosa?
Brachycoryna dolorosa is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachycoryna dolorosa?
2.8-3.8 mm
How do you identify Brachycoryna dolorosa?
Three color forms (shiny black, reddish-brown, or yellow), not considered subspecies, all of which can be found in a single population.
Where is Brachycoryna dolorosa found?
Range: w. US (WA-CA to MT-UT)
What does Brachycoryna dolorosa eat?
The diet of the Brachycoryna dolorosa includes Adults have been collected on Media, Holocarpha heermannii, Hemizona sp. (Asteraceae), from Ceanothus cuneatus (Rhamnaceae).