Paranapiacaba tricincta
This record describes Paranapiacaba tricincta (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
variable: - last pic of an unusually dark spmn
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Paranapiacaba
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Plains, Rockies (AZ-TX-SD-UT / Mex)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: recorded from five diff. plant families incl. Cucurbitaceae
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paranapiacaba tricincta. 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 Paranapiacaba tricincta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Paranapiacaba tricincta
What is Paranapiacaba tricincta?
Paranapiacaba tricincta is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Paranapiacaba tricincta?
variable: - last pic of an unusually dark spmn
Where is Paranapiacaba tricincta found?
Range: Plains, Rockies (AZ-TX-SD-UT / Mex)
What does Paranapiacaba tricincta eat?
The diet of the Paranapiacaba tricincta includes recorded from five diff. plant families incl. Cucurbitaceae.