Chrysomela confluens
This record describes Chrysomela confluens (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. S.M. Clark, 2011
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysomelinae
- Tribe
- Chrysomelini
- Genus
- Chrysomela
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. NA (BC to CA, ID, UT-NV) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts are Salicaceae, including Populus angustifolia, P. fremontii, P. trichocarpa, Salix lasiolepis , and Populus nigra ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysomela confluens Rogers 1856
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysomela confluens. 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 Chrysomela confluens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joyce Gross; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysomela confluens
How do you identify Chrysomela confluens?
Det. S.M. Clark, 2011
Where is Chrysomela confluens found?
Range: w. NA (BC to CA, ID, UT-NV) - Map
What does Chrysomela confluens eat?
The diet of the Chrysomela confluens includes Hosts are Salicaceae, including Populus angustifolia, P. fremontii, P. trichocarpa, Salix lasiolepis , and Populus nigra ( 3 ).