Glyptina atriventris
This record describes Glyptina atriventris (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytral striae of very fine or obsolete punctures, sides and apex smooth. Elytral striae of extremely fine punctures; body beneath always pale - cerina Elytral striae of coarse, obsolete punctures near the base and scutellum only; body beneath piceous or nearly black - atriventris common in ND
Wikipedia reference for Glyptina atriventris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyptina atriventris.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Glyptina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. NA (CA-w.TX-MB-BC) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Preferred hosts likely confined to the Euphorbiaceae ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glyptina atriventris Horn 1889
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glyptina atriventris. 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 Glyptina atriventris (3)
Photo credits: (c) Christian Jacobs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christian Jacobs | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Glyptina atriventris
What is Glyptina atriventris?
Glyptina atriventris is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Glyptina atriventris?
1.5-2 mm
How do you identify Glyptina atriventris?
Elytral striae of very fine or obsolete punctures, sides and apex smooth. Elytral striae of extremely fine punctures; body beneath always pale - cerina Elytral striae of coarse, obsolete punctures near the base and scutellum only; body beneath piceous or nearly black - atriventris
Where is Glyptina atriventris found?
Range: w. NA (CA-w.TX-MB-BC) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Glyptina atriventris eat?
The diet of the Glyptina atriventris includes Preferred hosts likely confined to the Euphorbiaceae ( 5 ).