Coraia subcyanescens
This record describes Coraia subcyanescens (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas (Schaeffer 1906)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Galerucini
- Genus
- Coraia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal habitats in s. Texas, but along the Sierra Madre Oriental in ne. Mexico
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) / ne. Mex. - Map , most common in e. Cameron Co.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on coyotillo ( Karwinskia humboldtiana , Rhamnaceae) ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coraia subcyanescens. 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 Coraia subcyanescens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Coraia subcyanescens
What is Coraia subcyanescens?
Coraia subcyanescens is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Coraia subcyanescens?
ca. 10 mm
Where is Coraia subcyanescens found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal habitats in s. Texas, but along the Sierra Madre Oriental in ne. Mexico |
| Range | southmost TX (Cameron Co.) / ne. Mex. - Map , most common in e. Cameron Co. |
What does Coraia subcyanescens eat?
The diet of the Coraia subcyanescens includes on coyotillo ( Karwinskia humboldtiana , Rhamnaceae) ( 3 ).