Disonycha admirabila
This record describes Disonycha admirabila (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Quite small, more oval than most other species. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum usually unspotted, or with two spots. |
| Head | Head with darker labrum, sometimes dark frontal tubercles, but pale on vertex. Most similar to D. caroliniana , but the latter with pale labrum. I suspect there may be a complex of species under admirabila . (E.G. Riley, 2017, pers. comm. to MAQ) |
Wikipedia reference for Disonycha admirabila: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disonycha_admirabila.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Disonycha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (TX-FL-NY-KS) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: There is no confirmed host information for the species. Published plant associations: Andropogon (a grass), peach, Polygonum , and two species of Fabaceae/Mimosoidae: Chamaecrista fasciculata and Mimosa quadrivalvis . Fabaceae are plausible hosts, and some photo records seem to confirm a relation.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Disonycha admirabila Blatchley 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Disonycha admirabila. 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 Disonycha admirabila (9)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) John Schneider, all rights reserved, uploaded by John Schneider | (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matthew Beziat | (c) hsvgardengirl, all rights reserved, uploaded by hsvgardengirl | (c) J. Fields Falcone, all rights reserved, uploaded by J. Fields Falcone | (c) amlambert11, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by amlambert11 | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Disonycha admirabila
What is Disonycha admirabila?
Disonycha admirabila is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Disonycha admirabila?
4.8- 5.8 m.
How do you identify Disonycha admirabila?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Quite small, more oval than most other species. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum usually unspotted, or with two spots. |
| Head | Head with darker labrum, sometimes dark frontal tubercles, but pale on vertex. Most similar to D. caroliniana , but the latter with pale labrum. |
Where is Disonycha admirabila found?
Range: e. US (TX-FL-NY-KS) - Map
What does Disonycha admirabila eat?
The diet of the Disonycha admirabila includes There is no confirmed host information for the species. Published plant associations: Andropogon (a grass), peach, Polygonum , and two species of Fabaceae/Mimosoidae: Chamaecrista fasciculata and Mimosa quadrivalvis . Fabaceae are plausible hosts, and some photo records seem to confirm a relation..