Bay-necked Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus badius
This record describes Cryptocephalus badius (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. J. R. Watts, 2008 The 69 specimens examined by White in the USNM were collected in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Identification notes
Det. J. R. Watts, 2008
Wikipedia reference for Cryptocephalus badius: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocephalus badius.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Cryptocephalini
- Genus
- Cryptocephalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (e.TX-FL-NJ-KS) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
reported from Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae); Carya amara , black walnut [ Juglans nigra ] (Juglandaceae); Gossypium (Malvaceae); basswood [ Tilia ] and linden [ Tilia ] (Tiliaceae) ( 5 ) also: Gaylussacia sp., Quercus sp., Taxodium distichum ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: badius (L). "reddish brown, chestnut colored, bay" ( Wiktionary )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptocephalus badius. 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 Bay-necked Cryptocephalus (9)
Photo credits: (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug | (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY) | no rights reserved, uploaded by Ken Kneidel | (c) Patrick Coin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Rick Remy, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rick Remy | (c) Allen Belden, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Allen Belden | (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Judy Gallagher | no rights reserved, uploaded by Dennis White | Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Bay-necked Cryptocephalus
What is Bay-necked Cryptocephalus?
Bay-necked Cryptocephalus (Cryptocephalus badius) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bay-necked Cryptocephalus?
Length: 3.6 to 4.6 mm.
How do you identify Bay-necked Cryptocephalus?
Det. J. R. Watts, 2008
Where is Bay-necked Cryptocephalus found?
Range: e. US (e.TX-FL-NJ-KS) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Bay-necked Cryptocephalus?
reported from Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae); Carya amara , black walnut [ Juglans nigra ] (Juglandaceae); Gossypium (Malvaceae); basswood [ Tilia ] and linden [ Tilia ] (Tiliaceae) ( 5 ) also: Gaylussacia sp., Quercus sp., Taxodium distichum ( 6 )