Epitrix robusta 0
Epitrix robusta
This record describes Epitrix robusta (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body completely piceous Type Locality: Chilpancingo in Guerrero, Mexico
Identification notes
Body completely piceous
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
w.TX (Jeff Davis Co.) / Mex.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epitrix robusta Jacoby, 1891
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Epitrix robusta. 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 robusta 0
What is Epitrix robusta 0?
Epitrix robusta 0 (Epitrix robusta) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Epitrix robusta 0?
length 2.33-2.40 mm
How do you identify Epitrix robusta 0?
Body completely piceous
Where is Epitrix robusta 0 found?
Range: w.TX (Jeff Davis Co.) / Mex.