Pachybrachis illectus 0
Pachybrachis illectus
This record describes Pachybrachis illectus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
there is still only one pair known, that being from the Hubbard and Schwarz Collection housed at USNM. While the external appearance of P. illectus is very similar to many maculate species of Pachybrachis , the median lobe of the aedeagus is unmistakably unique. Type Locality: Enterprise, Fla, Hubbard & Schwarz Collection
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
Enterprise, Florida
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis illectus Fall, 1915
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis illectus. 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 illectus 0
What is Pachybrachis illectus 0?
Pachybrachis illectus 0 (Pachybrachis illectus) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pachybrachis illectus 0?
there is still only one pair known, that being from the Hubbard and Schwarz Collection housed at USNM. While the external appearance of P. illectus is very similar to many maculate species of Pachybrachis , the median lobe of the aedeagus is unmistakably unique.
Where is Pachybrachis illectus 0 found?
Range: Enterprise, Florida