Epitrix ovalis 0
Epitrix ovalis
This record describes Epitrix ovalis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body pale testaceous to dark rufous; body highly elongate ovoid; pronotum highly convex and about same width as elytra; elytra without darker transverse band
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Epitrix (Nightshade Flea Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
n., w., s.TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Observed Host Plants: Groundcherry ( Physalis sp., Solanaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epitrix ovalis sp. nov.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Epitrix ovalis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epitrix ovalis 0
What is Epitrix ovalis 0?
Epitrix ovalis 0 (Epitrix ovalis) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Epitrix ovalis 0?
1.52-1.83 mm
How do you identify Epitrix ovalis 0?
Body pale testaceous to dark rufous; body highly elongate ovoid; pronotum highly convex and about same width as elytra; elytra without darker transverse band
Where is Epitrix ovalis 0 found?
Range: n., w., s.TX
What does Epitrix ovalis 0 eat?
The diet of the Epitrix ovalis 0 includes Observed Host Plants: Groundcherry ( Physalis sp., Solanaceae).