Disonycha collata
This record describes Disonycha collata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | shining metallic green or blue elytra; prothorax and femora pale . (emphasis added) Oval. |
| Head | Head with vertex and frons shining metallic green or blue; clypeus yellow; labrum brown. Prothorax and femora yellow. |
| Elytra | Elytra shining metallic blue or green. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen yellow laterally, darker brown to black medially. Tarsi and tibiae apically, black. quoted from Auburn.edu |
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 to AZ (AZ-FL-ME-CO) / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: feeds on Portulacca sp., Amaranthus sp., spinach ( Atriplex oleracea ), beet ( Beta vulgaris ), chickweed ( Stellaria spp.), and lettuce ( Latuca sp.)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Disonycha collata. 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 collata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Disonycha collata
What is Disonycha collata?
Disonycha collata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Disonycha collata?
Length 4.6-5.3 mm
How do you identify Disonycha collata?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | shining metallic green or blue elytra; prothorax and femora pale . (emphasis added) Oval. |
| Head | Head with vertex and frons shining metallic green or blue; clypeus yellow; labrum brown. Prothorax and femora yellow. |
| Elytra | Elytra shining metallic blue or green. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen yellow laterally, darker brown to black medially. Tarsi and tibiae apically, black. quoted from Auburn.edu |
Where is Disonycha collata found?
Range: e US to AZ (AZ-FL-ME-CO) / Mex. to C. Amer. / W. Indies - Map
What does Disonycha collata eat?
The diet of the Disonycha collata includes feeds on Portulacca sp., Amaranthus sp., spinach ( Atriplex oleracea ), beet ( Beta vulgaris ), chickweed ( Stellaria spp.), and lettuce ( Latuca sp.).