Calligrapha apicalis
This record describes Calligrapha apicalis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
anterior pronotal angles pale
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysomelinae
- Tribe
- Chrysomelini
- Genus
- Calligrapha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne. NA to ON-MI-MD
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on alder
Life History
one of the few known parthenogenetic spp. of the genus (J. Gómez-Zurita)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calligrapha apicalis Notman 1919
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calligrapha apicalis. 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 Calligrapha apicalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban
Frequently Asked Questions About Calligrapha apicalis
How do you identify Calligrapha apicalis?
anterior pronotal angles pale
Where is Calligrapha apicalis found?
Range: ne. NA to ON-MI-MD
What does Calligrapha apicalis eat?
The diet of the Calligrapha apicalis includes on alder.
What is the life cycle of a Calligrapha apicalis?
one of the few known parthenogenetic spp. of the genus (J. Gómez-Zurita)