Cadiz hardyi
This record describes Cadiz hardyi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cadiz is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Chrysomelinae, found in North America. It contains only one species, Cadiz hardyi, which was described from the Cadiz Dunes in San Bernardino County, California.
Wikipedia reference for Cadiz hardyi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadiz hardyi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysomelinae
- Tribe
- Chrysomelini
- Genus
- Cadiz
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
sand dunes (Andrews and Gilbert 1992)
Geographic Range
Cadiz Dunes, San Bernardino Co., se CA (Andrews and Gilbert 1992)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Both adults and larvae have been found on skeletonized leaves of fanleaf crinklemat ( Tiquilia plicata , Boraginaceae), and larvae have been observed feeding on this plant
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cadiz hardyi. 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 Cadiz hardyi (4)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cadiz hardyi
What is Cadiz hardyi?
Cadiz hardyi is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Cadiz hardyi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | sand dunes (Andrews and Gilbert 1992) |
| Range | Cadiz Dunes, San Bernardino Co., se CA (Andrews and Gilbert 1992) |
What does Cadiz hardyi eat?
The diet of the Cadiz hardyi includes Both adults and larvae have been found on skeletonized leaves of fanleaf crinklemat ( Tiquilia plicata , Boraginaceae), and larvae have been observed feeding on this plant.