Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus guttulatellus
This record describes Cryptocephalus guttulatellus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cryptocephalus guttulatellus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Wikipedia reference for Cryptocephalus guttulatellus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocephalus_guttulatellus.
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 (Hidalgo and Cameron Cos.) / ne Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptocephalus guttulatellus Schaeffer 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptocephalus guttulatellus. 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 Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus (7)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | (c) DinGo OcTavious, all rights reserved, uploaded by DinGo OcTavious | (c) Alejandra Flores, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Alejandra Flores | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus
What is Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus?
Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus (Cryptocephalus guttulatellus) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus?
Length: 2.6 to 3.0 mm
How do you identify Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus?
Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Where is Spotted Tamaulipan Cryptocephalus found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo and Cameron Cos.) / ne Mex. - Map