Oulema duftschmidi s.s.
This record describes Oulema duftschmidi s.s. (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length is about 6 mm. The elytra have a green iridescent sheen and are studded by tiny holes. The 'head' is red. The two species Oulema duftschmidi and O. melanopus are almost impossible to separate without detailed examination. If that detailed examination has not taken place records should be submitted as O. duftschmidi/melanopus agg. Only specimens examined in detail by someone with suitable expertise should be recorded as Oulema duftschmidi s.s. any others should be recorded as O. duftschmidi/melanopus agg. Adults and larvae both feed on leaves of cereal crops and may become a pest. True status is difficult to determine due to difficult of identification. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Oulema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Feeds on grasses and cereal crops.
Seasonal Activity
Late Spring to early Autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults and larvae both feed on leaves of cereal crops and may become a pest.
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status is difficult to determine due to difficult of identification.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oulema duftschmidi s.s.. 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 Oulema duftschmidi s.s. (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Oulema duftschmidi s.s.
What is Oulema duftschmidi s.s.?
Oulema duftschmidi s.s. is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oulema duftschmidi s.s.?
is about 6 mm. The elytra have a green iridescent sheen and are studded by tiny holes. The 'head' is red.
Where is Oulema duftschmidi s.s. found?
Habitat: Feeds on grasses and cereal crops.
When is Oulema duftschmidi s.s. active?
Oulema duftschmidi s.s.: seasonal activity - Late Spring to early Autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Oulema duftschmidi s.s.?
Adults and larvae both feed on leaves of cereal crops and may become a pest.