Xanthonia striata 0
Xanthonia striata
This record describes Xanthonia striata (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Pronotum with lateral margins slightly rounded and converging apically Type Locality: Hanover, Pa.
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
e.US Previous Texas records (Bastrop & Travis counties) of X. striata Staines & Weisman are based on misidentifications of X. angulata Staines & Weisman.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: collected on Carya, Juglans, Quercus rubra , and Q. marylandica foliage.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xanthonia striata Staines & Weisman, 2001
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xanthonia striata. 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 striata 0
What is Xanthonia striata 0?
Xanthonia striata 0 (Xanthonia striata) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Xanthonia striata 0?
last key couplet: Pronotum with lateral margins slightly rounded and converging apically
Where is Xanthonia striata 0 found?
Range: e.US Previous Texas records (Bastrop & Travis counties) of X. striata Staines & Weisman are based on misidentifications of X. angulata Staines & Weisman.
What does Xanthonia striata 0 eat?
The diet of the Xanthonia striata 0 includes collected on Carya, Juglans, Quercus rubra , and Q. marylandica foliage..