Pteleon brevicornis
This record describes Pteleon brevicornis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
generally orange, but can vary to all black with stout body and short stout ant.; often on flwrs of globemallow Dets. E. G. Riley, 2016
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Pteleon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. CA to Devils R., TX, also UT-NV & n. Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w/ wide var. of plants ( 4 ) , but particularly common on the flwrs of globemallow ( Sphaeralcea , Malvaceae), also on Opuntia , and Asteraceae flwrs ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (NL). 'short-horned'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pteleon brevicornis. 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 Pteleon brevicornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pteleon brevicornis
What is Pteleon brevicornis?
Pteleon brevicornis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pteleon brevicornis?
generally orange, but can vary to all black with stout body and short stout ant.; often on flwrs of globemallow Dets. E. G. Riley, 2016
Where is Pteleon brevicornis found?
Range: s. CA to Devils R., TX, also UT-NV & n. Mex. - Map
What does Pteleon brevicornis eat?
The diet of the Pteleon brevicornis includes asso. w/ wide var. of plants ( 4 ) , but particularly common on the flwrs of globemallow ( Sphaeralcea , Malvaceae), also on Opuntia , and Asteraceae flwrs ( 5 ).