Chlamisus quadrilobatus
This record describes Chlamisus quadrilobatus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
...color dark cupreous, antennae, labrum, tarsi and tibiae in about apical half reddish. ...readily known from the other cupreous North American Boloschesis by the coloration of the tibiae and tarsi and the different sculpture of prothorax. (Schaeffer, 1926) Type Locality: San Antonio, Texas, coll'ed by Hubbard & Schwarz
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Fulcidacini
- Genus
- Chlamisus (Cloaked Warty Leaf Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sc US (KS-TX-LA) / Mex. to C. Amer.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded from five plant families
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chlamisus quadrilobatus. 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 Chlamisus quadrilobatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlamisus quadrilobatus
What is Chlamisus quadrilobatus?
Chlamisus quadrilobatus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chlamisus quadrilobatus?
3 mm (Schaeffer, 1926)
How do you identify Chlamisus quadrilobatus?
...color dark cupreous, antennae, labrum, tarsi and tibiae in about apical half reddish. ...readily known from the other cupreous North American Boloschesis by the coloration of the tibiae and tarsi and the different sculpture of prothorax. (Schaeffer, 1926)
Where is Chlamisus quadrilobatus found?
Range: sc US (KS-TX-LA) / Mex. to C. Amer.
What does Chlamisus quadrilobatus eat?
The diet of the Chlamisus quadrilobatus includes recorded from five plant families.