Dibolia sinuata 0
Dibolia sinuata
This record describes Dibolia sinuata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apices of elytra very deeply sinuous at apex even more broadly oval than D. ovata [Range: CA-NV / Mex.], resembling at first sight Phaedon viridis . Type Locality: Dallas, Tex.
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
se.US (TX, AL, WV, IL, MO) ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w/ Mullein Foxglove ( Dasistoma macrophylla , Scrophulariaceae) in Illinois and Missouri. ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dibolia sinuata Horn, 1889
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dibolia sinuata. 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 sinuata 0
What is Dibolia sinuata 0?
Dibolia sinuata 0 (Dibolia sinuata) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Dibolia sinuata 0?
Apices of elytra very deeply sinuous at apex even more broadly oval than D. ovata [Range: CA-NV / Mex.], resembling at first sight Phaedon viridis .
Where is Dibolia sinuata 0 found?
Range: se.US (TX, AL, WV, IL, MO) ( 3 )
What does Dibolia sinuata 0 eat?
The diet of the Dibolia sinuata 0 includes asso. w/ Mullein Foxglove ( Dasistoma macrophylla , Scrophulariaceae) in Illinois and Missouri. ( 4 ).