Pachybrachis rileyi
This record describes Pachybrachis rileyi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
a robust species with a very localized range Type Locality: FLA: Monroe Co., Upper Key Largo, April 30, 1988, E. Riley & F. Whitford, collected at mercury vapor & blacklight
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
All specimens were found on Upper Key Largo
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Nothing is known regarding plant associations.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis rileyi Barney, 2016
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis rileyi. 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 rileyi
What is Pachybrachis rileyi?
Pachybrachis rileyi is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pachybrachis rileyi?
a robust species with a very localized range
Where is Pachybrachis rileyi found?
Range: All specimens were found on Upper Key Largo
What does Pachybrachis rileyi eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis rileyi includes Nothing is known regarding plant associations..