Psylliodes napi
This record describes Psylliodes napi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small beetle (2.5 to 3.3 mm) it is dark blue, sometimes greenish, and very occasionally bronze. Associated with plants of the Brassicaceae family, the adults are found on the leaves, but the larvae are leaf- and stem-miners. Overwinters as an adult in moss and grass tussocks. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
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
Habitat
Associated with plants of the Brassicaceae family, the adults are found on the leaves, but the larvae are leaf- and stem-miners.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Overwinters as an adult in moss and grass tussocks.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Psylliodes napi. 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 Psylliodes napi (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Psylliodes napi
What is Psylliodes napi?
Psylliodes napi is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Psylliodes napi found?
Habitat: Associated with plants of the Brassicaceae family, the adults are found on the leaves, but the larvae are leaf- and stem-miners.
When is Psylliodes napi active?
Psylliodes napi: seasonal activity - All year round..
What is the life cycle of a Psylliodes napi?
Overwinters as an adult in moss and grass tussocks.