Toothed Flea Beetle
Chaetocnema denticulata
This record describes Chaetocnema denticulata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chaetocnema denticulata, the toothed flea beetle, is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Chaetocnema denticulata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaetocnema denticulata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Chaetocnema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widely dist. (CA-FL-QC-WA)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on corn & other grasses
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chaetocnema denticulata. 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 Toothed Flea Beetle (2)
Photo credits: (c) Nick Spigler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Spigler | Contributed by ADeczynski; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Toothed Flea Beetle
What is Toothed Flea Beetle?
Toothed Flea Beetle (Chaetocnema denticulata) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Toothed Flea Beetle found?
Range: widely dist. (CA-FL-QC-WA)
What does Toothed Flea Beetle eat?
The diet of the Toothed Flea Beetle includes on corn & other grasses.