Pachybrachis analis
This record describes Pachybrachis analis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male. Moderately robust, from almost all black with lateral margins yellow to primarily yellow with black markings on pronotum and elytra, sparsely covered in white pubescence; prothorax with narrow, entire or subentire, smooth median line Head: Not distinctly wider than thoracic apex, Pronotum: From almost black with lateral margins yellow to primarily yellow with complete or partial, brown to black, M-shaped markings, narrow partial or entire smooth median line, sparsely covered with white pubescence Elytra: Black with lateral margins yellow to primarily yellow with black markings, sparsely covered with white pubescence.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Cryptocephalini
- Genus
- Pachybrachis (Scriptured Leaf Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c.CA to UT‒w.TX / Mex. - Map , most records c.CA to AZ
Diet and Behavior
Life History
asso. w/ var. Asteraceae, Fabaceae, and Rosaceae ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis analis J.L. LeConte 1861
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis analis. 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 Pachybrachis analis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Dennis Haines; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis analis
What is Pachybrachis analis?
Pachybrachis analis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pachybrachis analis?
Male. Moderately robust, from almost all black with lateral margins yellow to primarily yellow with black markings on pronotum and elytra, sparsely covered in white pubescence; prothorax with narrow, entire or subentire, smooth median line Head: Not distinctly wider than thoracic apex, Pronotum: From almost black with lateral margins yellow to primarily yellow with complete or partial, brown to black, M-shaped markings, narrow partial or entire smooth median line, sparsely covered with white pubescence Elytra: Black with lateral margins yellow to primarily yellow with black markings, sparsely covered with white pubescence.
Where is Pachybrachis analis found?
Range: c.CA to UT‒w.TX / Mex. - Map , most records c.CA to AZ
What is the life cycle of a Pachybrachis analis?
asso. w/ var. Asteraceae, Fabaceae, and Rosaceae ( 3 )