Brachypnoea margaretae
This record describes Brachypnoea margaretae (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Eumolpini
- Genus
- Brachypnoea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ND-MA, GA-AR State/Province Records: CAN: MB, ON USA: AR, CO, CT, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV *Record in of "WS" is unclear as to its meaning.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachypnoea margaretae. 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 Brachypnoea margaretae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachypnoea margaretae
What is Brachypnoea margaretae?
Brachypnoea margaretae is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Brachypnoea margaretae?
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Where is Brachypnoea margaretae found?
Range: ND-MA, GA-AR State/Province Records: CAN: MB, ON USA: AR, CO, CT, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV *Record in of WS is unclear as to its meaning.