Metachroma longicolle
This record describes Metachroma longicolle (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 Type Locality: San Juan Bautista in Tabasco, Mexico
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Typophorini
- Genus
- Metachroma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US to CO (TX-FL-SC-CO) (SD?) / Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , mostly e.TX-OK & FL-SC
Diet and Behavior
Life History
coll'ed from Paspalum (Poaceae), also from soybean & cotton ( 5 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Metachroma longicolle. 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 Metachroma longicolle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Metachroma longicolle
What is Metachroma longicolle?
Metachroma longicolle is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Metachroma longicolle?
2.4 to 3.4 mm
How do you identify Metachroma longicolle?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Metachroma longicolle found?
Range: se US to CO (TX-FL-SC-CO) (SD?) / Mex. - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) , mostly e.TX-OK & FL-SC
What is the life cycle of a Metachroma longicolle?
coll'ed from Paspalum (Poaceae), also from soybean & cotton ( 5 )