Exema elliptica
This record describes Exema elliptica (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Exema elliptica is a species of warty leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Exema elliptica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exema elliptica.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Fulcidacini
- Genus
- Exema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. coastal states: TX-FL-NJ - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded from Iva fructescens and Baccharis halimifolia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Exema elliptica Karren 1966
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Exema elliptica. 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 Exema elliptica (3)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Exema elliptica
What is Exema elliptica?
Exema elliptica is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Exema elliptica found?
Range: e. coastal states: TX-FL-NJ - Map
What does Exema elliptica eat?
The diet of the Exema elliptica includes Recorded from Iva fructescens and Baccharis halimifolia.