Trirhabda pilosa
This record describes Trirhabda pilosa (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
[Above culled from key and description in Blake (1931)]
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
West from Montana and Wyoming to southern British Columbia and California
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host Plant: Sagebrush ( Artemisia tridentata )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda pilosa. 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 pilosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About Trirhabda pilosa
What is Trirhabda pilosa?
Trirhabda pilosa is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trirhabda pilosa?
4.5-6.8mm long
How do you identify Trirhabda pilosa?
[Above culled from key and description in Blake (1931)]
Where is Trirhabda pilosa found?
Range: West from Montana and Wyoming to southern British Columbia and California
What does Trirhabda pilosa eat?
The diet of the Trirhabda pilosa includes Host Plant: Sagebrush ( Artemisia tridentata ).