Saxinis sinuata
This record describes Saxinis sinuata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Per Schaeffer (1906), This name is proposed for a few specimens collected in Texas (Brownsville) and Arizona (Huachuca Mts.), which have the sides of thorax strongly sinuately narrowing to base from about basal third, which causes the hind angles to be rather prominent, otherwise they are not separable from omogera , except in slightly larger size.
Wikipedia reference for Saxinis sinuata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxinis_sinuata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Clytrini
- Genus
- Saxinis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to across s. TX - Map , most records c. to s. TX
Seasonal Activity
Mar-May
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults coll'ed in south Texas from blackbrush acacia ( Vachellia (=Acacia) rigidula , Fabaceae) ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Saxinis sinuata. 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 Saxinis sinuata (8)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Saxinis sinuata
What is Saxinis sinuata?
Saxinis sinuata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Saxinis sinuata found?
Range: AZ to across s. TX - Map , most records c. to s. TX
What does Saxinis sinuata eat?
The diet of the Saxinis sinuata includes Adults coll'ed in south Texas from blackbrush acacia ( Vachellia (=Acacia) rigidula , Fabaceae) ( 3 ).
When is Saxinis sinuata active?
Saxinis sinuata: seasonal activity - Mar-May.