Neofidia humeralis
This record describes Neofidia humeralis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Neofidia humeralis is a species of leaf beetle. It ranges from southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, along the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur, south to Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico. It was first described as two species, Fidia humeralis and Fidia plagiata, by the French entomologist Édouard Lefèvre in 1877. These two species were later found to be synonymous.
Wikipedia reference for Neofidia humeralis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neofidia_humeralis.
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
AZ‒NM / Mex. , uncommon in the US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reported from canyon grape ( Vitis arizonica , Vitaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neofidia humeralis. 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 humeralis (7)
Photo credits: (c) Ricardo Arredondo T., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ricardo Arredondo T. | (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) Jay Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Keller | (c) BJ Stacey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by BJ Stacey | (c) R.E.Llanos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by R.E.Llanos | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Neofidia humeralis
What is Neofidia humeralis?
Neofidia humeralis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Neofidia humeralis found?
Range: AZ‒NM / Mex. , uncommon in the US
What does Neofidia humeralis eat?
The diet of the Neofidia humeralis includes reported from canyon grape ( Vitis arizonica , Vitaceae).