Neofidia cana
This record describes Neofidia cana (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
pale central pronotal line
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Adoxini
- Genus
- Neofidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. to c. TX - Map , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Diet: collected from Vitis arizonica in western Texas, and from V. mustangensis [=candicans] in central Texas. ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: cana (L). 'gray, ash-colored'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neofidia cana. 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 Neofidia cana (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neofidia cana
How do you identify Neofidia cana?
pale central pronotal line
Where is Neofidia cana found?
Range: w. to c. TX - Map , uncommon
What does Neofidia cana eat?
The diet of the Neofidia cana includes collected from Vitis arizonica in western Texas, and from V. mustangensis [=candicans] in central Texas. ( 4 ).