Leptinotarsa haldemani
This record describes Leptinotarsa haldemani (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
can be purple, green or dark blue:
Identification notes
can be purple, green or dark blue:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysomelinae
- Tribe
- Chrysomelini
- Genus
- Leptinotarsa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-TX-OK / Mex. to C. Amer. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Sept in TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Members of the Solanaceae or Night-Shade family ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: patronym for Horace Haldeman, one of the first persons to concentrate on collecting insects in Texas. He sent his specimens, mostly beetles, to his entomologist brother, Samuel S. Haldeman, and a noted coleopterist, John L. LeConte, for description.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Leptinotarsa haldemani. 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 Leptinotarsa haldemani (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Leptinotarsa haldemani
What is Leptinotarsa haldemani?
Leptinotarsa haldemani is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Leptinotarsa haldemani?
can be purple, green or dark blue:
Where is Leptinotarsa haldemani found?
Range: AZ-TX-OK / Mex. to C. Amer. - Map
What does Leptinotarsa haldemani eat?
The diet of the Leptinotarsa haldemani includes Members of the Solanaceae or Night-Shade family ( 3 ).
When is Leptinotarsa haldemani active?
Leptinotarsa haldemani: seasonal activity - Mar-Sept in TX (BG data).