Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus
This record describes Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: three individuals taken in 1934 at Globe, Arizona, by Parker. The holotype (male, in California Academy of Sciences) was taken on April 16, 1934 on Acacia greggii, the allotype (also in California Academy of Sciences) bears the following data July V-11-1934"; a male paratype was taken on April 16, 1934 on Acacia greggii and is in the USNM collection.
Wikipedia reference for Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocephalus_pseudomaccus.
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
Endemic to AZ - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus R. White 1968
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus. 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 pseudomaccus (3)
Photo credits: (c) Arthur Yang, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Arthur Yang | (c) Courtney Christie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Courtney Christie | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus
What is Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus?
Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus?
Length: 4.0 to 4.2 mm
Where is Cryptocephalus pseudomaccus found?
Range: Endemic to AZ - Map