Trirhabda schwarzi
This record describes Trirhabda schwarzi (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description and reference Fig. 7 from Blake
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
AZ to w. TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Brickellbush - Brickellia californica, B. laciniata (Asteraceae) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for coleopterist E. A. Schwarz
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda schwarzi. 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 schwarzi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Aaron Schusteff , Edward Ruden
Frequently Asked Questions About Trirhabda schwarzi
What is Trirhabda schwarzi?
Trirhabda schwarzi is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Trirhabda schwarzi found?
Range: AZ to w. TX - Map
What does Trirhabda schwarzi eat?
The diet of the Trirhabda schwarzi includes Brickellbush - Brickellia californica, B. laciniata (Asteraceae) ( 5 ).