Strongylocassis atripes
This record describes Strongylocassis atripes (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
note the wide, shelf-like extension of the explanate elytral margin at the suture (not present in Charidotella ) --E.G. Riley's comment Type Locality: Colorado
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cassidinae
- Tribe
- Cassidini
- Genus
- Strongylocassis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX-GA-CT-UT / MB - Map , mostly e. Great Plains to Upper Midwest
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Convolvulus , Ipomea (Convolvulaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Strongylocassis atripes. 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 Strongylocassis atripes (3)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joel DuBois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joel DuBois | (c) Danielle Farkas, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danielle Farkas | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Strongylocassis atripes
What is Strongylocassis atripes?
Strongylocassis atripes is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Strongylocassis atripes?
note the wide, shelf-like extension of the explanate elytral margin at the suture (not present in Charidotella ) --E.G. Riley's comment
Where is Strongylocassis atripes found?
Range: TX-GA-CT-UT / MB - Map , mostly e. Great Plains to Upper Midwest
What does Strongylocassis atripes eat?
The diet of the Strongylocassis atripes includes Hosts: Convolvulus , Ipomea (Convolvulaceae).