Brachycoryna pumila
This record describes Brachycoryna pumila (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra brownish with vague darker spots Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
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
AZ-UT, TX-FL, MO-OK / Mex. to Venezuela - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , mostly c. TX to C. Amer.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Malvaceae; adults also on several other plant families ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: pumila (L). 'a dwarf'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachycoryna pumila. 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 pumila (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachycoryna pumila
What is Brachycoryna pumila?
Brachycoryna pumila is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachycoryna pumila?
2.5-3.5 mm
How do you identify Brachycoryna pumila?
Elytra brownish with vague darker spots Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Brachycoryna pumila found?
Range: AZ-UT, TX-FL, MO-OK / Mex. to Venezuela - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , mostly c. TX to C. Amer.
What does Brachycoryna pumila eat?
The diet of the Brachycoryna pumila includes hosts: Malvaceae; adults also on several other plant families ( 3 ).