Stator chihuahua
This record describes Stator chihuahua (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stator chihuahua is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Stator chihuahua: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stator chihuahua.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Bruchini
- Genus
- Stator (Seed Beetle)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Acacia angustissima angustissima, A. constricta; Calliandra eriophylla, C. humilis humilis; Lysiloma microphylla thornberi; Mimosa biuncifera, M. wherryana.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stator chihuahua. 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 Stator chihuahua (2)
Photo credits: (c) David Rankin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Rankin | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Stator chihuahua
What is Stator chihuahua?
Stator chihuahua is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stator chihuahua?
Body length: 1.6–2.2 mm
Where is Stator chihuahua found?
Range: AZ / Mex.
What does Stator chihuahua eat?
The diet of the Stator chihuahua includes Hosts: Acacia angustissima angustissima, A. constricta; Calliandra eriophylla, C. humilis humilis; Lysiloma microphylla thornberi; Mimosa biuncifera, M. wherryana..