Graphops exilis
This record describes Graphops exilis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type - USNM, Smithsonian Type Locality: Victoria, Victoria Co., Texas, coll'ed by J. D. Mitchell, 29 Aug 1913
Identification notes
Type - USNM, Smithsonian
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Typophorini
- Genus
- Graphops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Graphops exilis Blake, 1955
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Graphops exilis. 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 Graphops exilis (3)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Graphops exilis
What is Graphops exilis?
Graphops exilis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Graphops exilis?
Type - USNM, Smithsonian
Where is Graphops exilis found?
Range: TX