Neofidia longipes
This record describes Neofidia longipes (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Integument dark; at least one pair of femora bicolored (rarely not so), base lighter reddish compared to darker distal areas; coarse pronotal punctures; males with front tibial spurs separated by at least the width of spur base
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
Mostly East of Appalachian Mts. (replaced by similar N. rileyorum West of Appalachian Mts.)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Plant associations include Ilex opaca (Aquifoliaceae), soybeans (Fabaceae), Salix (Salicaceae), and various Vitaceae ( Ampelopsis arborea , Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Vitis spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fidia longipes (F.E. Melsheimer 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neofidia longipes. 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 longipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matt Bertone; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Neofidia longipes
What is Neofidia longipes?
Neofidia longipes is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neofidia longipes?
3.7‒5.1 mm
How do you identify Neofidia longipes?
Integument dark; at least one pair of femora bicolored (rarely not so), base lighter reddish compared to darker distal areas; coarse pronotal punctures; males with front tibial spurs separated by at least the width of spur base
Where is Neofidia longipes found?
Range: Mostly East of Appalachian Mts. (replaced by similar N. rileyorum West of Appalachian Mts.)
What does Neofidia longipes eat?
The diet of the Neofidia longipes includes Plant associations include Ilex opaca (Aquifoliaceae), soybeans (Fabaceae), Salix (Salicaceae), and various Vitaceae ( Ampelopsis arborea , Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Vitis spp.).