Chrysomela falsa
This record describes Chrysomela falsa (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysomela falsa is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Chrysomela falsa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysomela falsa.
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.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysomela falsa Brown 1956
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysomela falsa. 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 falsa (7)
Photo credits: (c) Matt Muir, certains droits réservés (CC BY), publiées par Matt Muir | (c) Karl Kroeker, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par Karl Kroeker | (c) Alexandria 'Alex' Wenninger, certains droits réservés (CC BY), publiées par Alexandria 'Alex' Wenninger | (c) Benjamin Burgunder, certains droits réservés (CC BY), publiées par Benjamin Burgunder | Contributed by v belov