Pachybrachis sonorensis
This record describes Pachybrachis sonorensis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
rather easily separable by its almost completely confused punctuation without trace of impressed striae except the lateral one. There are in most examples short, slightly raised elytral costae extending back from the basal margin
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
CA to w. TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: not treated in Clark et al. (2004) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachybrachis sonorensis Jacoby 1889
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachybrachis sonorensis. 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 sonorensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachybrachis sonorensis
What is Pachybrachis sonorensis?
Pachybrachis sonorensis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pachybrachis sonorensis?
Length 3.2 to 4 mm
How do you identify Pachybrachis sonorensis?
rather easily separable by its almost completely confused punctuation without trace of impressed striae except the lateral one. There are in most examples short, slightly raised elytral costae extending back from the basal margin
Where is Pachybrachis sonorensis found?
Range: CA to w. TX - Map
What does Pachybrachis sonorensis eat?
The diet of the Pachybrachis sonorensis includes not treated in Clark et al. (2004) ( 4 ).