Disonycha quinquelineata
This record describes Disonycha quinquelineata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Yellow elytra with five narrow, free-ending black vittae; legs completely red , though tarsi may be deeper in colour .
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
s. FL / s. Mex. (GRO-VC) to Panama , maybe also in northern S-America. recently introduced into FL (Skelley 2015), first BG record 2006
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Passiflora spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Disonycha quinquelineata (Latreille, 1811)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Disonycha quinquelineata. 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 quinquelineata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Disonycha quinquelineata
What is Disonycha quinquelineata?
Disonycha quinquelineata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Disonycha quinquelineata?
7.5-10 mm
How do you identify Disonycha quinquelineata?
Yellow elytra with five narrow, free-ending black vittae; legs completely red , though tarsi may be deeper in colour .
Where is Disonycha quinquelineata found?
Range: s. FL / s. Mex. (GRO-VC) to Panama , maybe also in northern S-America. recently introduced into FL (Skelley 2015), first BG record 2006
What does Disonycha quinquelineata eat?
The diet of the Disonycha quinquelineata includes Passiflora spp..