Trirhabda diducta
This record describes Trirhabda diducta (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Compared to T. eriodictyonis (the only other congener feeding on Eriodictyon ), T. diducta typically have wider, well-defined sutural vittae. The pronotal spots and the occipital spot tend to be noticeably larger in T. diducta
Wikipedia reference for Trirhabda diducta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trirhabda diducta.
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
sw.US (OR‒CA‒UT‒NM)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Eriodictyon spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trirhabda diducta Horn 1893
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda diducta. 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 diducta (8)
Photo credits: (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda | (c) sea-kangaroo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by sea-kangaroo | (c) Sandy__R, some rights reserved (CC BY) | (c) Sheldon Logan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sheldon Logan | (c) Leslie Flint, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Leslie Flint | (c) Gene H, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gene H | Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trirhabda diducta
What is Trirhabda diducta?
Trirhabda diducta is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Trirhabda diducta?
Compared to T. eriodictyonis (the only other congener feeding on Eriodictyon ), T. diducta typically have wider, well-defined sutural vittae. The pronotal spots and the occipital spot tend to be noticeably larger in T. diducta
Where is Trirhabda diducta found?
Range: sw.US (OR‒CA‒UT‒NM)
What does Trirhabda diducta eat?
The diet of the Trirhabda diducta includes hosts: Eriodictyon spp..