Glyptina nivalis
This record describes Glyptina nivalis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Near Hot Springs Las Vegas, N.M., 7000 ft., Aug 1882, F. H. Snow
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
AZ to w.TX-OK-CO / Mex. - Map , uncommonly collected (probably doesn't come to lights)
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Aug (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Euphorbia spp. (Euphorbiaceae) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glyptina nivalis Horn 1889
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glyptina nivalis. 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 nivalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Glyptina nivalis
What is Glyptina nivalis?
Glyptina nivalis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Glyptina nivalis found?
Range: AZ to w.TX-OK-CO / Mex. - Map , uncommonly collected (probably doesn't come to lights)
What does Glyptina nivalis eat?
The diet of the Glyptina nivalis includes Euphorbia spp. (Euphorbiaceae) ( 4 ).
When is Glyptina nivalis active?
Glyptina nivalis: seasonal activity - Jul-Aug (BG data).