Derospidea ornata
This record describes Derospidea ornata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Brownsville, (Esperanza Ranch) Texas (Schaeffer 1905)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Galerucini
- Genus
- Derospidea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, & Jim Wells Co.) to Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults common on lime pricklyash - Zanthoxylum fagara (Rutaceae) ( 3 )
Life History
does not come to lights
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Derospidea ornata. 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 Derospidea ornata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Derospidea ornata
What is Derospidea ornata?
Derospidea ornata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Derospidea ornata?
8 mm (Schaeffer 1905)
Where is Derospidea ornata found?
Range: s. TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, & Jim Wells Co.) to Mex. - Map
What does Derospidea ornata eat?
The diet of the Derospidea ornata includes Adults common on lime pricklyash - Zanthoxylum fagara (Rutaceae) ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Derospidea ornata?
does not come to lights