Sumitrosis ancoroides
This record describes Sumitrosis ancoroides (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 1998
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cassidinae
- Tribe
- Chalepini
- Genus
- Sumitrosis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA to AB (NJ-FL to IA-TX) + prairie provinces (MB-AB) / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Fuzzybean ( Strophostyles ) and some other Fabaceae ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: ancoroides = 'ancor-like' (prob. refers to the dorsal pattern)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sumitrosis ancoroides. 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 Sumitrosis ancoroides (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Sumitrosis ancoroides
How big is Sumitrosis ancoroides?
3.2-4.0 mm
How do you identify Sumitrosis ancoroides?
Det. E. G. Riley, 1998
Where is Sumitrosis ancoroides found?
Range: e NA to AB (NJ-FL to IA-TX) + prairie provinces (MB-AB) / Mex. - Map
What does Sumitrosis ancoroides eat?
The diet of the Sumitrosis ancoroides includes hosts: Fuzzybean ( Strophostyles ) and some other Fabaceae ( 4 ).