Trirhabda nitidicollis
This record describes Trirhabda nitidicollis (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
(Characters above culled from Blake, Wilcox, and Swigoňová & Kjer)
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
MT to TX and western US.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded host plants, all shrubs in the family Asteraceae, are:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: LeConte, 1865
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda nitidicollis. 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 nitidicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About Trirhabda nitidicollis
What is Trirhabda nitidicollis?
Trirhabda nitidicollis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Trirhabda nitidicollis?
(Characters above culled from Blake, Wilcox, and Swigoňová & Kjer)
Where is Trirhabda nitidicollis found?
Range: MT to TX and western US.
What does Trirhabda nitidicollis eat?
The diet of the Trirhabda nitidicollis includes Recorded host plants, all shrubs in the family Asteraceae, are:.