Pachybrachis osceola 0
Pachybrachis osceola
This record describes Pachybrachis osceola (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
FLORIDA: Lake Co., Astor, 10.v.1956, ex. Taxodium distichum , F. W. Mead [1♂ 1♀, FSCA]; Volusia Co., Enterprise, 11.vi, Hubbard & Schwarz Collection [1♂ 1♀, 1♂ holotype, USNM].
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
Only known from a two-county area in central Florida. No specimens have been found since 1956
Diet and Behavior
Life History
a pair of specimens was reported to be collected from bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum , Cupressaceae).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis osceola Fall, 1915
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis osceola. 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 osceola 0
What is Pachybrachis osceola 0?
Pachybrachis osceola 0 (Pachybrachis osceola) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Pachybrachis osceola 0 found?
Range: Only known from a two-county area in central Florida. No specimens have been found since 1956
What is the life cycle of a Pachybrachis osceola 0?
a pair of specimens was reported to be collected from bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum , Cupressaceae).