Exema neglecta
This record describes Exema neglecta (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
se U.S. (AL-FL-NC) - Map (but not TX as reported in ), most records from FL
Seasonal Activity
May-July (BG data),
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Baccharis and other composites. (Baccharis halimifolia, Chondrophora virgata, Eupatorium, Arundinaria (cranebrake), Solidago sp., and Strophostyles helvola) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Exema neglecta Blatchley, 1920
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Exema neglecta. 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 neglecta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Exema neglecta
How big is Exema neglecta?
Length 2.5-2.8
Where is Exema neglecta found?
Range: se U.S. (AL-FL-NC) - Map (but not TX as reported in ), most records from FL
What does Exema neglecta eat?
The diet of the Exema neglecta includes Baccharis and other composites. (Baccharis halimifolia, Chondrophora virgata, Eupatorium, Arundinaria (cranebrake), Solidago sp., and Strophostyles helvola) ( 4 ).
When is Exema neglecta active?
Exema neglecta: seasonal activity - May-July (BG data),.