Dibolia championi 0
Dibolia championi
This record describes Dibolia championi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
certainly very closely allied to [ Dibolia borealis ], but differs in the colour of the antenne, head, and thorax, and also in having the interstices of the elytra impunctate. It is quite possible that the fulvous colour of the thorax is but the result of immaturity; but as only a single specimen is before me, I cannot be sure about this. (Jacoby, 1885)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Dibolia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.TX to C. Amer.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dibolia championi Jacoby, 1885
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dibolia championi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dibolia championi 0
What is Dibolia championi 0?
Dibolia championi 0 (Dibolia championi) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Dibolia championi 0?
certainly very closely allied to [ Dibolia borealis ], but differs in the colour of the antenne, head, and thorax, and also in having the interstices of the elytra impunctate. It is quite possible that the fulvous colour of the thorax is but the result of immaturity; but as only a single specimen is before me, I cannot be sure about this. (Jacoby, 1885)
Where is Dibolia championi 0 found?
Range: s.TX to C. Amer.