Chrysolina flavomarginata
This record describes Chrysolina flavomarginata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
sides of the elytra flavous Det. V. Belov, 2024
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
w.NA (BC‒AZ to SD‒w.TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
asso. w/ Asteraceae, recorded from Artemisia dracunculus, A. glauca, Gutierrezia, and Aster multiflorus ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysolina flavomarginata (Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysolina flavomarginata. 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 flavomarginata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysolina flavomarginata
What is Chrysolina flavomarginata?
Chrysolina flavomarginata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysolina flavomarginata?
Length: 6-7.5 mm
How do you identify Chrysolina flavomarginata?
sides of the elytra flavous Det. V. Belov, 2024
Where is Chrysolina flavomarginata found?
Range: w.NA (BC‒AZ to SD‒w.TX) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Chrysolina flavomarginata?
asso. w/ Asteraceae, recorded from Artemisia dracunculus, A. glauca, Gutierrezia, and Aster multiflorus ( 4 )