Crepidodera browni
This record describes Crepidodera browni (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Elytron at declivity bulging laterally, overhanging and hiding part of lateral margin (Fig. 8); dorsal surface metallic green, brassy-green, coppery-green, pure coppery, coppery-bronze or dark Greenish specimens range from unicolorous, with the head, pronotum and elytra green or brassy-green, to slightly bicolorous with head and pronotum green, blue-green or brassy-green and the elytra more brassy or coppery suspected to be adventitious Type Locality: Male, Plummers Island Maryland, May 23, 1964, on Salix , W.J. Brown collector Paratypes: 444 specimens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Crepidodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
roadsides, waste land, forest margins
Geographic Range
e. NA to AB (ON-FL to AB-TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Willows - Salix (Salicaceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Crepidodera browni Parry 1986
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crepidodera browni. 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 Crepidodera browni (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Crepidodera browni
What is Crepidodera browni?
Crepidodera browni is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Crepidodera browni?
♂ 2.1-2.7 mm, ♀ 2.4-3.3 mm
How do you identify Crepidodera browni?
last key couplet: Elytron at declivity bulging laterally, overhanging and hiding part of lateral margin (Fig. 8); dorsal surface metallic green, brassy-green, coppery-green, pure coppery, coppery-bronze or dark Greenish specimens range from unicolorous, with the head, pronotum and elytra green or brassy-green, to slightly bicolorous with head and pronotum green, blue-green or brassy-green and the elytra more brassy or coppery
Where is Crepidodera browni found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | roadsides, waste land, forest margins |
| Range | e. NA to AB (ON-FL to AB-TX) - Map |
What does Crepidodera browni eat?
The diet of the Crepidodera browni includes Willows - Salix (Salicaceae) ( 5 ).