Triariodes vittipennis
This record describes Triariodes vittipennis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Occurs in southwestern Texas, precise region unknown. (Horn 1893)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Triariodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM to c. TX - Map , (plus two old specimens dubiously labeled from AZ) (eastern-most record from Uvalde Co., TX)
Seasonal Activity
March to October
Diet and Behavior
Diet: reported from var. Fabaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rosaceae and Solanum elaeagnifolium (Solanaceae) can be common on Apache Plume ( Fallugia paradoxa , Rosaceae)
Life History
can be abundant on veg. after rains (MAQ, pers. obs.)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Triariodes vittipennis. 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 Triariodes vittipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Triariodes vittipennis
What is Triariodes vittipennis?
Triariodes vittipennis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Triariodes vittipennis found?
Range: NM to c. TX - Map , (plus two old specimens dubiously labeled from AZ) (eastern-most record from Uvalde Co., TX)
What does Triariodes vittipennis eat?
The diet of the Triariodes vittipennis includes reported from var. Fabaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rosaceae and Solanum elaeagnifolium (Solanaceae) can be common on Apache Plume ( Fallugia paradoxa , Rosaceae).
When is Triariodes vittipennis active?
Triariodes vittipennis: seasonal activity - March to October.
What is the life cycle of a Triariodes vittipennis?
can be abundant on veg. after rains (MAQ, pers. obs.)