Pachybrachis latithorax
This record describes Pachybrachis latithorax (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Size large, reddish brown variegated with numerous small yellow [pronotal] spots , lustre dull; eyes separated in the female by a distance subequal to the vertical width of their upper lobes, front without ocular lines; elytra deeply striate at sides and behind. , (emphasis added) Det. E. G. Riley, 2012
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
se AZ; s. TX to C. Amer. - Map , mostly s. TX
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Nov (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Acacia (Fabaceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis latithorax Clavareau 1913
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis latithorax. 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 latithorax (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis latithorax
What is Pachybrachis latithorax?
Pachybrachis latithorax is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pachybrachis latithorax?
Length 4-4.25 mm
How do you identify Pachybrachis latithorax?
Size large, reddish brown variegated with numerous small yellow [pronotal] spots , lustre dull; eyes separated in the female by a distance subequal to the vertical width of their upper lobes, front without ocular lines; elytra deeply striate at sides and behind. , (emphasis added) Det. E. G. Riley, 2012
Where is Pachybrachis latithorax found?
Range: se AZ; s. TX to C. Amer. - Map , mostly s. TX
What does Pachybrachis latithorax eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis latithorax includes Acacia (Fabaceae) ( 5 ).
When is Pachybrachis latithorax active?
Pachybrachis latithorax: seasonal activity - Apr-Nov (BG data).