Colaspis costipennis
This record describes Colaspis costipennis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Colaspis costipennis is a species of leaf beetle from North America. It is mostly found in coastal states; in the United States, its range extends from Louisiana and Georgia north to New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, and in Canada, it is reported from Ontario. It was originally described as a variety of Colaspis brunnea, but it is now recognised as a distinct species.
Wikipedia reference for Colaspis costipennis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colaspis costipennis.
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
coastal e. US (LA-GA-NY, s.Ont.) - Map , e. of the Miss. R.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
reported in asso. w/ a wide variety of families ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Colaspis costipennis Crotch
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Colaspis costipennis. 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 costipennis (2)
Photo credits: (c) Raven Dandridge, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Raven Dandridge | (c) geosesarma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by geosesarma | (c) Heather Gaya, all rights reserved, uploaded by Heather Gaya | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Colaspis costipennis
What is Colaspis costipennis?
Colaspis costipennis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Colaspis costipennis found?
Range: coastal e. US (LA-GA-NY, s.Ont.) - Map , e. of the Miss. R.
What is the life cycle of a Colaspis costipennis?
reported in asso. w/ a wide variety of families ( 3 )