Coleothorpa vittigera
This record describes Coleothorpa vittigera (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Coleothorpa vittigera is a species of case-bearing leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
The orange vitta extending from the base to the apex is distinct. … John R. Watts, 2008
Wikipedia reference for Coleothorpa vittigera: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleothorpa_vittigera.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Clytrini
- Genus
- Coleothorpa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w NA (AZ-w.TX-MB-BC) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Asso. w/ Fabaceae, Rosaceae and Fagaceae ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coleothorpa vittigera. 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 Coleothorpa vittigera (9)
Photo credits: (c) Ethan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ethan | (c) stinglessbee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by stinglessbee | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Braden Wojahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Braden Wojahn | (c) Russell Pfau, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Russell Pfau | Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Coleothorpa vittigera
What is Coleothorpa vittigera?
Coleothorpa vittigera is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Coleothorpa vittigera?
The orange vitta extending from the base to the apex is distinct. … John R. Watts, 2008
Where is Coleothorpa vittigera found?
Range: w NA (AZ-w.TX-MB-BC) - Map
What does Coleothorpa vittigera eat?
The diet of the Coleothorpa vittigera includes Asso. w/ Fabaceae, Rosaceae and Fagaceae ( 3 ).
When is Coleothorpa vittigera active?
Coleothorpa vittigera: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul (BG data).