Pachybrachis peccans
This record describes Pachybrachis peccans (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ocular lines prominent; males with enlarged foreleg claws; color extremely variable, ranging from yellowish with faint black spots to almost black speckled with small yellow marks
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
NM-FL-NS-YK - Map the most commonly examined species in Canada (over 900 specimens) by Barney et al.. It has also the largest Canadian distribution, being found from Nova Scotia to Yukon.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Large series were reportedly taken on Populus balsamifera and Salix spp. (Salicaceae).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis peccans Suffrian, 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis peccans. 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 peccans (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis peccans
What is Pachybrachis peccans?
Pachybrachis peccans is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pachybrachis peccans?
male size small: length 2.15 +/- 0.16 mm
How do you identify Pachybrachis peccans?
Ocular lines prominent; males with enlarged foreleg claws; color extremely variable, ranging from yellowish with faint black spots to almost black speckled with small yellow marks
Where is Pachybrachis peccans found?
Range: NM-FL-NS-YK - Map the most commonly examined species in Canada (over 900 specimens) by Barney et al.. It has also the largest Canadian distribution, being found from Nova Scotia to Yukon.
What does Pachybrachis peccans eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis peccans includes Large series were reportedly taken on Populus balsamifera and Salix spp. (Salicaceae)..