Orsodacne atra
This record describes Orsodacne atra (species). Recorded family: Orsodacnidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
extremely variable
Wikipedia reference for Orsodacne atra: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orsodacne_atra.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Orsodacnidae (Ravenous Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Orsodacninae
- Genus
- Orsodacne
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
much of NA (AK-NB to CA-GA) - Map (GBIF), absent from sc US
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Jul, among the first phytophagous beetles to become active in the spring
Diet and Behavior
Diet: feeds on practically any flowers in bloom
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Orsodacne atra (Ahrens 1810)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Orsodacne atra. 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 Orsodacne atra (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Orsodacne atra
How do you identify Orsodacne atra?
extremely variable
Where is Orsodacne atra found?
Range: much of NA (AK-NB to CA-GA) - Map (GBIF), absent from sc US
What does Orsodacne atra eat?
The diet of the Orsodacne atra includes feeds on practically any flowers in bloom.
When is Orsodacne atra active?
Orsodacne atra: seasonal activity - Mar-Jul, among the first phytophagous beetles to become active in the spring.