Trirhabda attenuata
This record describes Trirhabda attenuata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Trirhabda attenuata is a species of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Trirhabda attenuata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trirhabda_attenuata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Galerucini
- Genus
- Trirhabda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Central US to s./sw.Canada
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Artemisia cana , A. filifolia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trirhabda attenuata (Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda attenuata. 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 Trirhabda attenuata (2)
Photo credits: (c) megnd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by megnd | Contributed by Aaron Schusteff; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trirhabda attenuata
What is Trirhabda attenuata?
Trirhabda attenuata is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trirhabda attenuata?
5‒8 mm
Where is Trirhabda attenuata found?
Range: Central US to s./sw.Canada
What does Trirhabda attenuata eat?
The diet of the Trirhabda attenuata includes Hosts: Artemisia cana , A. filifolia.