Pachybrachis clarki 0
Pachybrachis clarki
This record describes Pachybrachis clarki (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
readily recognized by its widely separated eyes, ocular lines, and males with enlarged foreclaws. Type Locality: FLORIDA, Collier Co. / Collier-Seminole / State Park 25°59.3′N, / 81°35.6′W / 20 Dec. 2005, / S. M. Clark & R. J. Barney
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
mostly coastal se. FL , mostly from the Miami area, one record from s. of Naples, several records from the upper keys
Diet and Behavior
Life History
One specimen is noted as having been collected from Eugenia uniflora L. (Myrtaceae), an invasive plant native to South America.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis clarki Barney, 2016
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis clarki. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis clarki 0
What is Pachybrachis clarki 0?
Pachybrachis clarki 0 (Pachybrachis clarki) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pachybrachis clarki 0?
readily recognized by its widely separated eyes, ocular lines, and males with enlarged foreclaws.
Where is Pachybrachis clarki 0 found?
Range: mostly coastal se. FL , mostly from the Miami area, one record from s. of Naples, several records from the upper keys
What is the life cycle of a Pachybrachis clarki 0?
One specimen is noted as having been collected from Eugenia uniflora L. (Myrtaceae), an invasive plant native to South America.