Pachybrachis snowi
This record describes Pachybrachis snowi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lustre moderately shining, prothorax not very densely punctate, terminal joint of antennae not dilated. Elytral punctuation much confused, striae feebly impressed. (last key couplets) Large, robust, yellow with red-brown to piceous markings; eyes in male separated by one-half the vertical width, and in the female by scarcely the width of their upper lobes; front without ocular lines. Det. E. G. Riley, 1987
Wikipedia reference for Pachybrachis snowi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachybrachis_snowi.
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
Habitat
Baboquivari Mountains, Santa Rita Mountains, Huachuca Mountains
Geographic Range
AZ - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: spmns labeled from Acacia and Mimosa ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis snowi Bowditch 1909
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis snowi. 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 snowi (7)
Photo credits: (c) Sue Carnahan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sue Carnahan | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Adrienne van den Beemt, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Adrienne van den Beemt | (c) Damon Tighe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Damon Tighe | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis snowi
What is Pachybrachis snowi?
Pachybrachis snowi is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pachybrachis snowi?
Length 4 to 4.75 mm
How do you identify Pachybrachis snowi?
Lustre moderately shining, prothorax not very densely punctate, terminal joint of antennae not dilated. Elytral punctuation much confused, striae feebly impressed. (last key couplets) Large, robust, yellow with red-brown to piceous markings; eyes in male separated by one-half the vertical width, and in the female by scarcely the width of their upper lobes; front without ocular lines. Det. E. G. Riley, 1987
Where is Pachybrachis snowi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Baboquivari Mountains, Santa Rita Mountains, Huachuca Mountains |
| Range | AZ - Map |
What does Pachybrachis snowi eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis snowi includes spmns labeled from Acacia and Mimosa ( 4 ).