Xanthonia pinicola 0
Xanthonia pinicola
This record describes Xanthonia pinicola (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The punctuation of the elytra is somewhat variable, in a certain light, in some specimens the punctures appear to form regular rows. The pubescence of the elytra is uniform, inclined as in vagans , in decemnotata dual, consisting of inclined and erect hairs, in villosula the hairs are erect, forming single rows on the intervals.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Adoxini
- Genus
- Xanthonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se.AZ‒sw.NM / n.Mex. ‒ Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: beaten from Pinus (Pinaceae) , once taken from southwestern white pine ( Pinus strobiformis )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xanthonia pinicola Schaeffer 1934
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xanthonia pinicola. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Xanthonia pinicola 0
What is Xanthonia pinicola 0?
Xanthonia pinicola 0 (Xanthonia pinicola) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Xanthonia pinicola 0?
4 mm (type)
How do you identify Xanthonia pinicola 0?
The punctuation of the elytra is somewhat variable, in a certain light, in some specimens the punctures appear to form regular rows. The pubescence of the elytra is uniform, inclined as in vagans , in decemnotata dual, consisting of inclined and erect hairs, in villosula the hairs are erect, forming single rows on the intervals.
Where is Xanthonia pinicola 0 found?
Range: se.AZ‒sw.NM / n.Mex. ‒ Map
What does Xanthonia pinicola 0 eat?
The diet of the Xanthonia pinicola 0 includes beaten from Pinus (Pinaceae) , once taken from southwestern white pine ( Pinus strobiformis ).