Jonthonota mexicana
This record describes Jonthonota mexicana (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Ventanas, Durango, Mexico uncommon (BG data)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cassidinae
- Tribe
- Cassidini
- Genus
- Jonthonota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
sky islands in the US ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Geographic Range
AZ to w. TX / c. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jul-Aug ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Texas bindweed ( Convolvulus equitans , Convolvulaceae) ( 5 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Jonthonota mexicana. 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 Jonthonota mexicana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Jonthonota mexicana
What is Jonthonota mexicana?
Jonthonota mexicana is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Jonthonota mexicana found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | sky islands in the US ( 3 ) ( 4 ) |
| Range | AZ to w. TX / c. Mex. - Map |
What does Jonthonota mexicana eat?
The diet of the Jonthonota mexicana includes Texas bindweed ( Convolvulus equitans , Convolvulaceae) ( 5 ).
When is Jonthonota mexicana active?
Jonthonota mexicana: seasonal activity - mostly: Jul-Aug ( 4 ).