Systena dimorpha
This record describes Systena dimorpha (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
HOLOTYPE Type Locality: Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado
Identification notes
HOLOTYPE
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
w. NA (CA-NM-KS-SK-AB)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
recorded from Xanthium (Asteraceae), Beta vulgaris (Chenopodiaceae), and Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Systena dimorpha Blake, 1933
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Systena dimorpha. 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 dimorpha (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Systena dimorpha
What is Systena dimorpha?
Systena dimorpha is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Systena dimorpha?
HOLOTYPE
Where is Systena dimorpha found?
Range: w. NA (CA-NM-KS-SK-AB)
What is the life cycle of a Systena dimorpha?
recorded from Xanthium (Asteraceae), Beta vulgaris (Chenopodiaceae), and Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvaceae)