Pachybrachis luctuosus 0
Pachybrachis luctuosus
This record describes Pachybrachis luctuosus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
for the genus, quite regular and deep elytral striae
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
Habitat
found in numbers on pine
Geographic Range
Atlantic states, ON, QC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis luctuosus Suffrian, 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis luctuosus. 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 luctuosus 0
What is Pachybrachis luctuosus 0?
Pachybrachis luctuosus 0 (Pachybrachis luctuosus) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pachybrachis luctuosus 0?
for the genus, quite regular and deep elytral striae
Where is Pachybrachis luctuosus 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | found in numbers on pine |
| Range | Atlantic states, ON, QC |