California sagebrush leaf beetle
Trirhabda sericotrachyla
This record describes Trirhabda sericotrachyla (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
T. sericotrachyla is easily confused with T. luteocincta ...below they're contrasted side-by-side: T. sericotrachyla T. luteocincta T. sericotrachyla T. luteocincta T. sericotrachyla T. luteocincta T. luteocincta on left T. sericotrachyla on right
Wikipedia reference for Trirhabda sericotrachyla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trirhabda sericotrachyla.
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.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plant for T. sericotrachyla is California sage ( Artemisia californica ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trirhabda sericotrachyla (Blake 1931)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trirhabda sericotrachyla. 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 California sagebrush leaf beetle (2)
Photo credits: (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About California sagebrush leaf beetle
What is California sagebrush leaf beetle?
California sagebrush leaf beetle (Trirhabda sericotrachyla) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is California sagebrush leaf beetle?
Body Length: 6.8-8 mm per Blake; 6.0-9.0 mm per Hogue
How do you identify California sagebrush leaf beetle?
T. sericotrachyla is easily confused with T. luteocincta ...below they're contrasted side-by-side: T. sericotrachyla T. luteocincta T. sericotrachyla T. luteocincta T. sericotrachyla T. luteocincta T. luteocincta on left T. sericotrachyla on right
What does California sagebrush leaf beetle eat?
The diet of the California sagebrush leaf beetle includes Host plant for T. sericotrachyla is California sage ( Artemisia californica )..