Oulema elongata
This record describes Oulema elongata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
color variation is negligable Type Locality: Larsen Sanctuary, Hardin Co., Texas
Identification notes
color variation is negligable
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Criocerinae
- Tribe
- Lemini
- Genus
- Oulema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. TX - w. LA - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jun
Diet and Behavior
Life History
on Commelina erecta and Tradescantia (Commelinaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oulema elongata R. White, 1993
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oulema elongata. 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 elongata (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oulema elongata
What is Oulema elongata?
Oulema elongata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oulema elongata?
Body 4.6-6.5 mm
How do you identify Oulema elongata?
color variation is negligable
Where is Oulema elongata found?
Range: e. TX - w. LA - Map
When is Oulema elongata active?
Oulema elongata: seasonal activity - Apr-Jun.
What is the life cycle of a Oulema elongata?
on Commelina erecta and Tradescantia (Commelinaceae)