Longitarsus pellucidus
This record describes Longitarsus pellucidus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Longitarsus pellucidus is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China) and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Longitarsus pellucidus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longitarsus pellucidus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Longitarsus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic (east to Mongolia) , adventive in NA (QC-ON to...)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Convolvulaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Longitarsus pellucidus (Foudras 1860)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Longitarsus pellucidus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Longitarsus pellucidus
What is Longitarsus pellucidus?
Longitarsus pellucidus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Longitarsus pellucidus found?
Range: native to w. Palaearctic (east to Mongolia) , adventive in NA (QC-ON to...)
What does Longitarsus pellucidus eat?
The diet of the Longitarsus pellucidus includes Convolvulaceae.