Psylliodes chalcomera 0
Psylliodes chalcomera
This record describes Psylliodes chalcomera (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Psylliodes chalcomera 0 (Psylliodes chalcomera) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as leaf beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Galerucinae, tribe Alticini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Chrysomeloidea. This species belongs to the genus Psylliodes.
Identification notes
adult habitus & male genitalia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Psylliodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive in NA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Psylliodes chalcomera (Illiger 1807)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Psylliodes chalcomera. 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 Psylliodes chalcomera 0
What is Psylliodes chalcomera 0?
Psylliodes chalcomera 0 (Psylliodes chalcomera) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Psylliodes chalcomera 0?
adult habitus & male genitalia
Where is Psylliodes chalcomera 0 found?
Range: native to Europe, adventive in NA