Crepidodera fulvicornis
This record describes Crepidodera fulvicornis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length: 2.3-3.5mm. Upperside bright metallic green, with blue or coppery tones at the edges. As with other 'flea' beetles it has swollen hind legs which allow it to jump strongly when threatened. All Crepidodera have two short furrows on the pronotum, connected with a transverse groove. This species has a pronotum with sinuate sides at the base and coarse punctures in the centre. The antennae are pale at the base and darken apically but without a clear-cut transition.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Crepidodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Willows and other deciduous trees.
Seasonal Activity
Summer into autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and quite common in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crepidodera fulvicornis. 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 fulvicornis (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Crepidodera fulvicornis
What is Crepidodera fulvicornis?
Crepidodera fulvicornis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Crepidodera fulvicornis?
2.3-3.5mm. Upperside bright metallic green, with blue or coppery tones at the edges. As with other 'flea' beetles it has swollen hind legs which allow it to jump strongly when threatened. All Crepidodera have two short furrows on the pronotum, connected with a transverse groove. This species has a pronotum with sinuate sides at the base and coarse punctures in the centre. The antennae are pale at the base and darken apically but without a clear-cut transition.
Where is Crepidodera fulvicornis found?
Habitat: Willows and other deciduous trees.
When is Crepidodera fulvicornis active?
Crepidodera fulvicornis: seasonal activity - Summer into autumn..