Colaspis brownsvillensis
This record describes Colaspis brownsvillensis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2013
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Eumolpini
- Genus
- Colaspis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
n. to s. TX - Map , plus almost surely ne. Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: milkweed vine - Cynanchum (Asclepiadaceae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Colaspis brownsvillensis Blake 1975(1976)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Colaspis brownsvillensis. 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 Colaspis brownsvillensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Colaspis brownsvillensis
How do you identify Colaspis brownsvillensis?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2013
Where is Colaspis brownsvillensis found?
Range: n. to s. TX - Map , plus almost surely ne. Mex.
What does Colaspis brownsvillensis eat?
The diet of the Colaspis brownsvillensis includes milkweed vine - Cynanchum (Asclepiadaceae) ( 3 ).