Plateumaris aurifera
This record describes Plateumaris aurifera (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
syntype The bright goldish green color, pale appendages, and finely but distinctly pubescent pronotum are distinctive in the genus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Donaciinae
- Tribe
- Plateumarini
- Genus
- Plateumaris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transboreal (AK‒NT‒NF to ID‒MN)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plateumaris aurifera (J.L. LeConte 1850) Likely was named for its especially bright gold color, which stands out
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plateumaris aurifera. 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 Plateumaris aurifera
What is Plateumaris aurifera?
Plateumaris aurifera is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Plateumaris aurifera?
syntype The bright goldish green color, pale appendages, and finely but distinctly pubescent pronotum are distinctive in the genus
Where is Plateumaris aurifera found?
Range: transboreal (AK‒NT‒NF to ID‒MN)