Cregya america
This record describes Cregya america (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2020 Type Locality: FLORIDA, Lee Co. Lehigh Acres, 26-IV-2011
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2020
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Peloniinae
- Genus
- Cregya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL, coastal LA to Honduras - Map , most records from coastal south TX (n. to Karnes Co.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cregya america Opitz 2019
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cregya america. 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 Cregya america (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cregya america
What is Cregya america?
Cregya america is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cregya america?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2020
Where is Cregya america found?
Range: FL, coastal LA to Honduras - Map , most records from coastal south TX (n. to Karnes Co.)