Pachybrachis sanrita
This record describes Pachybrachis sanrita (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elytral striae very imperfect and fragmentary but present at least toward and on the posterior convexity; prothoracic markings reddish brown, broadly suffused, the elytral spots black, heavy. (last key couplet) Det. E. G. Riley, 1987 Type collected by F. H. Snow in July in the Santa Rita Mountains, of se AZ.
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
se. AZ to sw. NM - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: not reported in Clark et al. (2004) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis sanrita Bowditch, 1909
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis sanrita. 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 sanrita (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis sanrita
What is Pachybrachis sanrita?
Pachybrachis sanrita is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pachybrachis sanrita?
Length 3.7 to 4.25 mm
How do you identify Pachybrachis sanrita?
elytral striae very imperfect and fragmentary but present at least toward and on the posterior convexity; prothoracic markings reddish brown, broadly suffused, the elytral spots black, heavy. (last key couplet) Det. E. G. Riley, 1987
Where is Pachybrachis sanrita found?
Range: se. AZ to sw. NM - Map
What does Pachybrachis sanrita eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis sanrita includes not reported in Clark et al. (2004) ( 4 ).