Cryptocephalus duryi
This record describes Cryptocephalus duryi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011 Type Locality: Brownsville, [Cameron Co.] Texas, May 5, 1903. (Schaeffer 1906), The seven specimens examined by White in the USNM are all from southern Texas.
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011
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
southmost TX / ne. Mex. - Map , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Diet: coll'ed in s. TX from narrowleaf willow ( Salix exigua , Salicaceae) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptocephalus duryi Schaeffer, 1906
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptocephalus duryi. 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 Cryptocephalus duryi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptocephalus duryi
What is Cryptocephalus duryi?
Cryptocephalus duryi is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cryptocephalus duryi?
Length: 4.5 to 5.6 mm
How do you identify Cryptocephalus duryi?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2011
Where is Cryptocephalus duryi found?
Range: southmost TX / ne. Mex. - Map , uncommon
What does Cryptocephalus duryi eat?
The diet of the Cryptocephalus duryi includes coll'ed in s. TX from narrowleaf willow ( Salix exigua , Salicaceae) ( 4 ).