Pachybrachis lustrans
This record describes Pachybrachis lustrans (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pachybrachis lustrans is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Pachybrachis lustrans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachybrachis_lustrans.
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
CA, NM / Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
recorded from buckbrush ( Ceanothus cuneatus , Rhamnaceae), chamise ( Adenostoma , Rosaceae), and willow ( Salix , Salicaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis lustrans LeConte 1880
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis lustrans. 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 lustrans (3)
Photo credits: (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis lustrans
What is Pachybrachis lustrans?
Pachybrachis lustrans is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Pachybrachis lustrans found?
Range: CA, NM / Mex.
What is the life cycle of a Pachybrachis lustrans?
recorded from buckbrush ( Ceanothus cuneatus , Rhamnaceae), chamise ( Adenostoma , Rosaceae), and willow ( Salix , Salicaceae)