Strabala acuminata
This record describes Strabala acuminata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Esperanza Ranch, Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Strabala
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal TX to C. Amer. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: multiple plant associations reported ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Strabala acuminata Blake 1953
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Strabala acuminata. 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 Strabala acuminata
What is Strabala acuminata?
Strabala acuminata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Strabala acuminata found?
Range: coastal TX to C. Amer. - Map
What does Strabala acuminata eat?
The diet of the Strabala acuminata includes multiple plant associations reported ( 4 ).