Xenochalepus omoger 0
Xenochalepus omoger
This record describes Xenochalepus omoger (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | resembles X. potomaca in color, size, and shape, but may be readily separated from the latter by the presence of the following characters. Antennal segments 3-6 relatively stout, coarsely, irregularly sulcate and carinate; a groove over the front carina absent; lateral pronotal margins obtusely angulate and entirely black; the apex of last tarsal segment between the bases of claws feebly sulcate. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum bicolored, with large median black vitta, lateral margin of pronotum black. |
| Elytra | Elytra black, the humeral one-fourth of the elytral length with an elongate yellow triangular area extending from the base of the 1st costa to the lateral elytral margin. Type Locality: Tampico, Mexico. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cassidinae
- Tribe
- Chalepini
- Genus
- Xenochalepus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM, s.TX (Webb Co.) to Panama - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: asso. w/ Fabaceae, having been reported from Benthamantha mollis, Centrosema macrocarpum, wild bean vine [likely Phaseolus or Strophostyles], and Robinia ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xenochalepus omoger (Crotch, 1873)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xenochalepus omoger. 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 Xenochalepus omoger 0
What is Xenochalepus omoger 0?
Xenochalepus omoger 0 (Xenochalepus omoger) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Xenochalepus omoger 0?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | length 7.3-7.7 mm |
| Female | length 8.1-8.2 mm |
How do you identify Xenochalepus omoger 0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | resembles X. potomaca in color, size, and shape, but may be readily separated from the latter by the presence of the following characters. Antennal segments 3-6 relatively stout, coarsely, irregularly sulcate and carinate; a groove over the front carina absent; lateral pronotal margins obtusely angulate and entirely black; the apex of last tarsal segment between the bases of claws feebly sulcate. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum bicolored, with large median black vitta, lateral margin of pronotum black. |
| Elytra | Elytra black, the humeral one-fourth of the elytral length with an elongate yellow triangular area extending from the base of the 1st costa to the lateral elytral margin. |
Where is Xenochalepus omoger 0 found?
Range: NM, s.TX (Webb Co.) to Panama - Map
What does Xenochalepus omoger 0 eat?
The diet of the Xenochalepus omoger 0 includes asso. w/ Fabaceae, having been reported from Benthamantha mollis, Centrosema macrocarpum, wild bean vine [likely Phaseolus or Strophostyles], and Robinia ( 4 ).