Donacia palmata
This record describes Donacia palmata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
first tarsomere of male is palmate, very much widened, but not so in female. Pronotum is alutaceous, with well developed sulci.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Donaciinae
- Tribe
- Plateumarini
- Genus
- Donacia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on Nuphar advena and Nymphaea odorata
Geographic Range
e.NA (NS‒FL to ON‒IA‒TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Donacia palmata Olivier 1795 Named for the broad, round, basal protarsomere
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Donacia palmata. 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 Donacia palmata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , Ingolf
Frequently Asked Questions About Donacia palmata
What is Donacia palmata?
Donacia palmata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Donacia palmata?
7‒9 mm
How do you identify Donacia palmata?
first tarsomere of male is palmate, very much widened, but not so in female. Pronotum is alutaceous, with well developed sulci.
Where is Donacia palmata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Found on Nuphar advena and Nymphaea odorata |
| Range | e.NA (NS‒FL to ON‒IA‒TX) |