Zabrotes chandleri
This record describes Zabrotes chandleri (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The orange and white vestitural pattern is immediately recognizable. Type locality: 3 mi north of Big Pine, California
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Amblycerini
- Genus
- Zabrotes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zabrotes chandleri Kingsolver, 1990
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Zabrotes chandleri. 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 Zabrotes chandleri
What is Zabrotes chandleri?
Zabrotes chandleri is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Zabrotes chandleri?
Body length 2.4–2.5 mm
How do you identify Zabrotes chandleri?
The orange and white vestitural pattern is immediately recognizable.
Where is Zabrotes chandleri found?
Range: CA
What does Zabrotes chandleri eat?
The diet of the Zabrotes chandleri includes Host plants unknown.