Wheat Flea Beetle
Neocrepidodera ferruginea
This record describes Neocrepidodera ferruginea (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
- Neocrepidodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic (Europe to c. Siberia), adventive in NA (QC-ON...)
Seasonal Activity
adults emerge Jun to mid-Sep ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: thistles and grasses ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neocrepidodera ferruginea (Scopoli 1763)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neocrepidodera ferruginea. 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 Wheat Flea Beetle (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Wheat Flea Beetle
How big is Wheat Flea Beetle?
2.4-4 mm
Where is Wheat Flea Beetle found?
Range: native to w. Palaearctic (Europe to c. Siberia), adventive in NA (QC-ON...)
What does Wheat Flea Beetle eat?
The diet of the Wheat Flea Beetle includes thistles and grasses ( 3 ).
When is Wheat Flea Beetle active?
Wheat Flea Beetle: seasonal activity - adults emerge Jun to mid-Sep ( 3 ).