Parorectis arenaria 0
Parorectis arenaria
This record describes Parorectis arenaria (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsum yellowish-brown; pronotum with pair of small, round, black spots near center of disc; separated from P. callosa and P. rugosa by coloration and shape; the latter two are more strongly arched.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cassidinae
- Tribe
- Cassidini
- Genus
- Parorectis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
sand prairies
Geographic Range
se.WY‒WI
Diet and Behavior
Diet: associated with groundcherry ( Physalis spp., Solanaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parorectis arenaria Riley 2020
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Parorectis arenaria. 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 Parorectis arenaria 0
What is Parorectis arenaria 0?
Parorectis arenaria 0 (Parorectis arenaria) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Parorectis arenaria 0?
4.8–6.4 mm
How do you identify Parorectis arenaria 0?
Dorsum yellowish-brown; pronotum with pair of small, round, black spots near center of disc; separated from P. callosa and P. rugosa by coloration and shape; the latter two are more strongly arched.
Where is Parorectis arenaria 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | sand prairies |
| Range | se.WY‒WI |
What does Parorectis arenaria 0 eat?
The diet of the Parorectis arenaria 0 includes associated with groundcherry ( Physalis spp., Solanaceae).