This record describes Calligrapha signatipennis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Calligrapha signatipennis is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Calligrapha signatipennis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calligrapha signatipennis.
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to C.America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: occurrences on non-asteraceous plants are likely incidental
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calligrapha signatipennis Stål 1859
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calligrapha signatipennis. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calligrapha signatipennis
What is Calligrapha signatipennis?
Calligrapha signatipennis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Calligrapha signatipennis found?
Range: AZ to C.America
What does Calligrapha signatipennis eat?
The diet of the Calligrapha signatipennis includes occurrences on non-asteraceous plants are likely incidental.
