Pachybrachis connexus
This record describes Pachybrachis connexus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
readily identifiable among pubescent species due to the [bold] striping on the elytra , iNaturalist described based upon a single female from Hot Springs, Arizona, Hot Springs, possibly Verde Hot Springs in Gila County.
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
s.CA-AZ, NV
Diet and Behavior
Diet: large series collected on Eastern Mojave buckwheat ( Eriogonum fasciculatum , Polygonaceae) in Calif. , [not fasiculatum ]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis connexus Fall, 1915
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis connexus. 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 connexus
What is Pachybrachis connexus?
Pachybrachis connexus is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pachybrachis connexus?
readily identifiable among pubescent species due to the [bold] striping on the elytra , iNaturalist
Where is Pachybrachis connexus found?
Range: s.CA-AZ, NV
What does Pachybrachis connexus eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis connexus includes large series collected on Eastern Mojave buckwheat ( Eriogonum fasciculatum , Polygonaceae) in Calif. , [not fasiculatum ].