Thricolema anomala
This record describes Thricolema anomala (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Synetinae
- Genus
- Thricolema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA-OR
Seasonal Activity
Dec-Jun - The California beetle database
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults asso. w/ incense cedar - Calocedrus decurrens (Cupressaceae) also recorded feeding on new leaves of giant sequoias - Sequoiadendron giganteum (Cupressaceae) - NPS: Giant Sequoia Ecology
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Thricolema anomala. 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 Thricolema anomala (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Thricolema anomala
Where is Thricolema anomala found?
Range: CA-OR
What does Thricolema anomala eat?
The diet of the Thricolema anomala includes Adults asso. w/ incense cedar - Calocedrus decurrens (Cupressaceae) also recorded feeding on new leaves of giant sequoias - Sequoiadendron giganteum (Cupressaceae) - NPS: Giant Sequoia Ecology.
When is Thricolema anomala active?
Thricolema anomala: seasonal activity - Dec-Jun - The California beetle database.