Systena plicata 0
Systena plicata
This record describes Systena plicata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: near Half-Moon Pond, Posey County, Indiana. September 22, 1918.
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
LA-FL-GA, OH, IN / Cuba - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
asso. w/ Taxodium (Taxodiaceae), including T. ascendens ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Systena plicata Blatchley, 1921
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Systena plicata. 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 plicata 0
What is Systena plicata 0?
Systena plicata 0 (Systena plicata) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Systena plicata 0?
3.1-3.5 mm
Where is Systena plicata 0 found?
Range: LA-FL-GA, OH, IN / Cuba - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What is the life cycle of a Systena plicata 0?
asso. w/ Taxodium (Taxodiaceae), including T. ascendens ( 5 )