Phyllobrotica costipennis
This record describes Phyllobrotica costipennis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Phyllobrotica costipennis is a species of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Phyllobrotica costipennis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllobrotica_costipennis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Phyllobrotica
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
GA to c.FL, also panhandle - Map , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host is Florida scrub skullcap ( Scutellaria arenicola , Lamiaceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Phyllobrotica costipennis Horn 1893
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Phyllobrotica costipennis. 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 Phyllobrotica costipennis (5)
Photo credits: (c) Chris Rorabaugh, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chris Rorabaugh | (c) Steve Collins, all rights reserved, uploaded by Steve Collins | Contributed by Kyle Schnepp; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Phyllobrotica costipennis
What is Phyllobrotica costipennis?
Phyllobrotica costipennis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Phyllobrotica costipennis found?
Range: GA to c.FL, also panhandle - Map , uncommon
What does Phyllobrotica costipennis eat?
The diet of the Phyllobrotica costipennis includes host is Florida scrub skullcap ( Scutellaria arenicola , Lamiaceae) ( 5 ).