Epitrix rufa 0
Epitrix rufa
This record describes Epitrix rufa (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Body dark rufous, glossy
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
AZ to w.TX (Jeff Davis Co.)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Observed Host Plants: silverleaf nightshade ( Solanum elaeagnifolium , Solanaceae)
Life History
Biology: Unk.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epitrix rufa Deczynski 2016
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Epitrix rufa. 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 rufa 0
How big is Epitrix rufa 0?
1.80-2.15 mm
How do you identify Epitrix rufa 0?
Body dark rufous, glossy
Where is Epitrix rufa 0 found?
Range: AZ to w.TX (Jeff Davis Co.)
What does Epitrix rufa 0 eat?
The diet of the Epitrix rufa 0 includes Observed Host Plants: silverleaf nightshade ( Solanum elaeagnifolium , Solanaceae).
What is the life cycle of a Epitrix rufa 0?
Biology: Unk.