Galeruca tanaceti
This record describes Galeruca tanaceti (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Size 6 to 10 mm. A shiny black beetle with dimpled elytra. Elytra wider at hind end, especially in the female, where abdomen may protrude beyond the elytra. Roadside verges and other grassy places, often in quite dry conditions. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Galeruca tanaceti: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galeruca_tanaceti.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Galeruca
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Roadside verges and other grassy places, often in quite dry conditions.
Seasonal Activity
April to September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Feeds on Yarrow and other composites.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Galeruca tanaceti. 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 Galeruca tanaceti (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Galeruca tanaceti
What is Galeruca tanaceti?
Galeruca tanaceti is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Galeruca tanaceti?
6 to 10 mm. A shiny black beetle with dimpled elytra. Elytra wider at hind end, especially in the female, where abdomen may protrude beyond the elytra.
Where is Galeruca tanaceti found?
Habitat: Roadside verges and other grassy places, often in quite dry conditions.
When is Galeruca tanaceti active?
Galeruca tanaceti: seasonal activity - April to September..
What is the life cycle of a Galeruca tanaceti?
Feeds on Yarrow and other composites.