Crepidodera plutus
This record describes Crepidodera plutus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
2.5 to 3.7 mm. Pronotum and elytra normally unicolourous although bicoloured specimens are not uncommon. Green, coppery sometimes blue, in the field often appearing purple.The antennae are distinctly bicoloured with segments 1-4 yellowish, the remainder dark. A photo clearly showing the antennae as well as the whole beetle. Please note the size in the comments box and the host tree. Widespread records from southern Britain, becoming less common further north.
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
Associated with Willows.
Seasonal Activity
Mainly from April to October.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Widespread records from southern Britain, becoming less common further north.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Crepidodera plutus. 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 plutus (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Crepidodera plutus
What is Crepidodera plutus?
Crepidodera plutus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Crepidodera plutus found?
Habitat: Associated with Willows.
When is Crepidodera plutus active?
Crepidodera plutus: seasonal activity - Mainly from April to October..
What is the life cycle of a Crepidodera plutus?
Widespread records from southern Britain, becoming less common further north.