Systena collaris
This record describes Systena collaris (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
quadrate thorax; bluish-black, thorax yellowish-red, base of antennae piceous; head smooth; thorax sparsely, elytra more closely punctate; under side smooth. Det. E. G. Riley Type Locality: Texas (Belfrage, 878).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Alticini
- Genus
- Systena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX , rare
Diet and Behavior
Diet: series of spmns labeled as feeding on Texas persimmon ( Diospyros texana , Ebenaceae) ( 4 ) , one spmn coll'ed beating Texas Live Oak ( Quercus fusiformis , Fagaceae) (BG data), but this may be an incidental plant asso. as Texas live oak was extensively surveyed in Travis Co. by Quinn (2000) without recording this sp. ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Systena collaris Crotch, 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Systena collaris. 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 Systena collaris (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Systena collaris
What is Systena collaris?
Systena collaris is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Systena collaris?
quadrate thorax; bluish-black, thorax yellowish-red, base of antennae piceous; head smooth; thorax sparsely, elytra more closely punctate; under side smooth. Det. E. G. Riley
Where is Systena collaris found?
Range: TX , rare
What does Systena collaris eat?
The diet of the Systena collaris includes series of spmns labeled as feeding on Texas persimmon ( Diospyros texana , Ebenaceae) ( 4 ) , one spmn coll'ed beating Texas Live Oak ( Quercus fusiformis , Fagaceae) (BG data), but this may be an incidental plant asso. as Texas live oak was extensively surveyed in Travis Co. by Quinn (2000) without recording this sp. ( 5 ).