Linsleya convexa
This record describes Linsleya convexa (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype easily recognized by its color: black; elytra dark metallic blue or greenish blue
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Tribe
- Epicautini
- Genus
- Linsleya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.NM‒w.TX; Mexico
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adults on Xanthisma spinulosum ) , Propopus, Baileya, Solanum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Linsleya convexa (LeConte 1853)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Linsleya convexa. 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 Linsleya convexa (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Linsleya convexa
What is Linsleya convexa?
Linsleya convexa is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Linsleya convexa?
5.5‒14 mm
How do you identify Linsleya convexa?
Holotype easily recognized by its color: black; elytra dark metallic blue or greenish blue
Where is Linsleya convexa found?
Range: s.NM‒w.TX; Mexico
What does Linsleya convexa eat?
The diet of the Linsleya convexa includes adults on Xanthisma spinulosum ) , Propopus, Baileya, Solanum.
When is Linsleya convexa active?
Linsleya convexa: seasonal activity - Jun‒Oct.