Chrysolina bankii
This record describes Chrysolina bankii (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysolina bankii is a dark-bronze beetle, 7–11 mm in length with reddish legs and antennae.
Wikipedia reference for Chrysolina bankii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysolina_bankii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysomelinae
- Tribe
- Chrysomelini
- Genus
- Chrysolina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to w. Europe and w. Mediterranean ; recently found in CA and established in the SF Bay area. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to =v=, 1/11/09)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Wide range of host plants ( 4 ) , especially ribwort plantain and a range of Lamiaceae, including mints.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysolina bankii (Fabricius 1775)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysolina bankii. 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 Chrysolina bankii (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysolina bankii
What is Chrysolina bankii?
Chrysolina bankii is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Chrysolina bankii?
Chrysolina bankii is a dark-bronze beetle, 7–11 mm in length with reddish legs and antennae.
Where is Chrysolina bankii found?
Range: Native to w. Europe and w. Mediterranean ; recently found in CA and established in the SF Bay area. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to =v=, 1/11/09)
What does Chrysolina bankii eat?
The diet of the Chrysolina bankii includes Wide range of host plants ( 4 ) , especially ribwort plantain and a range of Lamiaceae, including mints..