Plateumaris nitida
This record describes Plateumaris nitida (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
metafemoral tooth is relatively small and acute and not set off the posteroventral edge of the femur. - comment: Tim Loh 2011 Correction : this species is most reliably ID'd by the shiny convex area of the pronotum that is either side of the midline. Additionally,tibiae tend to be reddish, femora not entirely dark, metafemoral tooth not large.
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
w NA (CA-NT) to NY-NF
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plateumaris nitida (Germar 1811)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plateumaris nitida. 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 Plateumaris nitida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Ingolf
Frequently Asked Questions About Plateumaris nitida
What is Plateumaris nitida?
Plateumaris nitida is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Plateumaris nitida?
metafemoral tooth is relatively small and acute and not set off the posteroventral edge of the femur. - comment: Tim Loh 2011 Correction : this species is most reliably ID'd by the shiny convex area of the pronotum that is either side of the midline. Additionally,tibiae tend to be reddish, femora not entirely dark, metafemoral tooth not large.
Where is Plateumaris nitida found?
Range: w NA (CA-NT) to NY-NF