Crepidodera luminosa
This record describes Crepidodera luminosa (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to C. nana, and only distinguishable by examination of the male or female genitalia.
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
Geographic Range
Eastern North America. State/Province Records: CAN: NB, NF, NS, ON, PQ USA: AR, MA, MD, NJ, OH, PA, MO, WV
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Salix spp., including S. interior and S. exigua ssp. interior .
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crepidodera luminosa. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crepidodera luminosa
What is Crepidodera luminosa?
Crepidodera luminosa is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Crepidodera luminosa?
Very similar to C. nana, and only distinguishable by examination of the male or female genitalia.
Where is Crepidodera luminosa found?
Range: Eastern North America. State/Province Records: CAN: NB, NF, NS, ON, PQ USA: AR, MA, MD, NJ, OH, PA, MO, WV
What does Crepidodera luminosa eat?
The diet of the Crepidodera luminosa includes Salix spp., including S. interior and S. exigua ssp. interior ..