Systena mitis 0
Systena mitis
This record describes Systena mitis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very like S. frontalis , but head sparingly punctate; thorax almost smooth; legs pale, head and thorax ochreous, this with the sides black; elytra as in S. elongata , but with deeper punctures by the scutellum and along the suture. Very nearly resembles H. blanda ( Systena blanda Mels.), but the head is more punctured and the elytra are less densely punctulate. Type Locality: Colorado River, California.
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
CA-w.TX, CO-UT ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
reported from multiple families: Chenopodiaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Solanaceae ( 4 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Systena mitis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Systena mitis 0
What is Systena mitis 0?
Systena mitis 0 (Systena mitis) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Systena mitis 0?
Very like S. frontalis , but head sparingly punctate; thorax almost smooth; legs pale, head and thorax ochreous, this with the sides black; elytra as in S. elongata , but with deeper punctures by the scutellum and along the suture. Very nearly resembles H. blanda ( Systena blanda Mels.), but the head is more punctured and the elytra are less densely punctulate.
Where is Systena mitis 0 found?
Range: CA-w.TX, CO-UT ( 3 )
What is the life cycle of a Systena mitis 0?
reported from multiple families: Chenopodiaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Solanaceae ( 4 )