Trirhabda confusa
This record describes Trirhabda confusa (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
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Galerucini
- Genus
- Trirhabda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. to s.CA; Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Chrysothamnus nauseosus , Ericameria linearifolius
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trirhabda confusa Blake 1931
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda confusa. 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 confusa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Schusteff; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trirhabda confusa
How big is Trirhabda confusa?
7‒8.5 mm
Where is Trirhabda confusa found?
Range: c. to s.CA; Mexico
What does Trirhabda confusa eat?
The diet of the Trirhabda confusa includes Hosts: Chrysothamnus nauseosus , Ericameria linearifolius.