Western Fruit Beetle
Syneta albida
This record describes Syneta albida (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Syneta albida is a species of beetles from the family of leaf beetles, subfamily Synetinae.
Wikipedia reference for Syneta albida: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syneta_albida.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Synetinae
- Genus
- Syneta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: attacks various deciduous trees, incl. fruit trees [ Cydonia, Prunus, Pyrus (Rosaceae) and Ribes (Grossulariaceae)]
Life History
larvae feed on tree roots, hibernate in soil, pupate in spring
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Syneta albida. 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 Western Fruit Beetle (4)
Photo credits: (c) Nolan Exe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nolan Exe | (c) Scott Gilmore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Scott Gilmore | (c) brnhn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by brnhn | (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon | Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by cotinis , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Fruit Beetle
What is Western Fruit Beetle?
Western Fruit Beetle (Syneta albida) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Western Fruit Beetle?
6 mm
What does Western Fruit Beetle eat?
The diet of the Western Fruit Beetle includes attacks various deciduous trees, incl. fruit trees [ Cydonia, Prunus, Pyrus (Rosaceae) and Ribes (Grossulariaceae)].
What is the life cycle of a Western Fruit Beetle?
larvae feed on tree roots, hibernate in soil, pupate in spring