Cyclotrypema furcata
This record describes Cyclotrypema furcata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Once could be collected in the millions at the Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX but not seen during the intensive 2008-2010 survey period. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2010)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Cyclotrypema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. to s. TX (Bell Co. to Brownsville) and ne. Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w/ straggler daisy - Calyptocarpus vialis (Asteraceae), also reported from Solanum spp. (Solanaceae) ( 4 ) (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cyclotrypema furcata. 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 Cyclotrypema furcata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclotrypema furcata
What is Cyclotrypema furcata?
Cyclotrypema furcata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Cyclotrypema furcata found?
Range: c. to s. TX (Bell Co. to Brownsville) and ne. Mex. - Map
What does Cyclotrypema furcata eat?
The diet of the Cyclotrypema furcata includes asso. w/ straggler daisy - Calyptocarpus vialis (Asteraceae), also reported from Solanum spp. (Solanaceae) ( 4 ) (BG data).