Disonycha maritima
This record describes Disonycha maritima (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytral margin black, legs (largely) also; pronotum distinctly and rather densely punctate (except, sometimes, for a blank midline)
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
OR-CA-NV / Mex. - Map , mostly s. Calif.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Beet; possibly oligophagous on Chenopodiaceae.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Disonycha maritima Mannerheim 1843
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Disonycha maritima. 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 maritima (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Disonycha maritima
What is Disonycha maritima?
Disonycha maritima is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Disonycha maritima?
4-5 mm
How do you identify Disonycha maritima?
Elytral margin black, legs (largely) also; pronotum distinctly and rather densely punctate (except, sometimes, for a blank midline)
Where is Disonycha maritima found?
Range: OR-CA-NV / Mex. - Map , mostly s. Calif.
What does Disonycha maritima eat?
The diet of the Disonycha maritima includes Beet; possibly oligophagous on Chenopodiaceae..