Mantura floridana
This record describes Mantura floridana (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Mantura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widely dist. (CA-FL-NF-AB) - Map , mostly e. NA to c. TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Normally feeds on dock ( Rumex spp., Polygonaceae); adults have also been reared from larvae mining leaves of climbing false buckwheat ( Fallopia scandens , Polygonaceae) (Eiseman 2014).
Life History
larvae are leaf miners
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mantura floridana Crotch 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Mantura floridana. 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 Mantura floridana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mantura floridana
Where is Mantura floridana found?
Range: widely dist. (CA-FL-NF-AB) - Map , mostly e. NA to c. TX
What does Mantura floridana eat?
The diet of the Mantura floridana includes Normally feeds on dock ( Rumex spp., Polygonaceae); adults have also been reared from larvae mining leaves of climbing false buckwheat ( Fallopia scandens , Polygonaceae) (Eiseman 2014)..
What is the life cycle of a Mantura floridana?
larvae are leaf miners