Calligrapha verrucosa
This record describes Calligrapha verrucosa (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
- Chrysomelinae
- Tribe
- Chrysomelini
- Genus
- Calligrapha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
nw. NA from AK-YT to MB-NE-CA - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on willows ( Salix )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calligrapha verrucosa (Suffrian 1858)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calligrapha verrucosa. 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 verrucosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Calligrapha verrucosa
What is Calligrapha verrucosa?
Calligrapha verrucosa is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Calligrapha verrucosa?
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Where is Calligrapha verrucosa found?
Range: nw. NA from AK-YT to MB-NE-CA - Map
What does Calligrapha verrucosa eat?
The diet of the Calligrapha verrucosa includes on willows ( Salix ).