Dysphenges secretus
This record describes Dysphenges secretus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
PARATYPE Type Locality: Texas: Uvalde Co., 9 mi N Sabinal, IV-9-1995, E. G. Riley
Identification notes
PARATYPE
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Dysphenges
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX (Panhandle to Trans-Pecos to RGV)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dysphenges secretus Gilbert & Riley, 2012
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dysphenges secretus. 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 Dysphenges secretus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Dysphenges secretus
What is Dysphenges secretus?
Dysphenges secretus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dysphenges secretus?
length 1.60–2.30 mm
How do you identify Dysphenges secretus?
PARATYPE
Where is Dysphenges secretus found?
Range: TX (Panhandle to Trans-Pecos to RGV)
What does Dysphenges secretus eat?
The diet of the Dysphenges secretus includes Host: Unknown.