Chrysolina staphylaea
This record describes Chrysolina staphylaea (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length about 9.5 mm. This is a mid brown coloured beetle. Well vegetated areas, even deciduous woodland. In common with other members of the family it is a leaf feeding species. Widespread but sometimes local in Britain.
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
Habitat
Well vegetated areas, even deciduous woodland.
Seasonal Activity
May to October.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
In common with other members of the family it is a leaf feeding species.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread but sometimes local in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysolina staphylaea. 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 staphylaea (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysolina staphylaea
What is Chrysolina staphylaea?
Chrysolina staphylaea is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysolina staphylaea?
about 9.5 mm. This is a mid brown coloured beetle.
Where is Chrysolina staphylaea found?
Habitat: Well vegetated areas, even deciduous woodland.
When is Chrysolina staphylaea active?
Chrysolina staphylaea: seasonal activity - May to October..
What is the life cycle of a Chrysolina staphylaea?
In common with other members of the family it is a leaf feeding species.