Griburius lecontii
This record describes Griburius lecontii (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2015 Type Locality: Texas
Identification notes
Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2015
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Cryptocephalini
- Genus
- Griburius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OK & w. LA to ne. Mex. - Map , most records from TX
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Mar-June
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Listed from Mesquite ( Prosopis , Fabaceae) ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Griburius lecontii Crotch, 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Griburius lecontii. 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 Griburius lecontii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Griburius lecontii
What is Griburius lecontii?
Griburius lecontii is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Griburius lecontii?
Dets. M. A. Quinn, 2015
Where is Griburius lecontii found?
Range: OK & w. LA to ne. Mex. - Map , most records from TX
What does Griburius lecontii eat?
The diet of the Griburius lecontii includes Listed from Mesquite ( Prosopis , Fabaceae) ( 3 ) ( 4 ).
When is Griburius lecontii active?
Griburius lecontii: seasonal activity - mostly: Mar-June.