Brassicogethes viridescens
This record describes Brassicogethes viridescens (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
see updated key in earliest record in our area: ME 1993
Identification notes
see updated key in
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meligethinae
- Genus
- Brassicogethes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transpalaearctic species introduced to N. America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adults observed en masse on inflorescences of Raphanus raphanistrum in NS & PE
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brassicogethes viridescens (Fabricius 1787)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brassicogethes viridescens. 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 Brassicogethes viridescens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brassicogethes viridescens
What is Brassicogethes viridescens?
Brassicogethes viridescens is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Brassicogethes viridescens?
see updated key in
Where is Brassicogethes viridescens found?
Range: transpalaearctic species introduced to N. America
What does Brassicogethes viridescens eat?
The diet of the Brassicogethes viridescens includes adults observed en masse on inflorescences of Raphanus raphanistrum in NS & PE.