Calligrapha

Calligrapha

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Calligrapha: /kælɪˈɡræfə/

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Images

Calligrapha amelia confluens by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Calligrapha californica by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Calligrapha androwi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Calligrapha amelia confluens by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Calligrapha alni by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.
Calligrapha androwi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Calligrapha is a genus of American Chrysomelinae (leaf beetles) with over 100 species, some of which are agricultural pests while others serve as biological control agents.

Distribution

North America to Argentina; 30 species in Canada and several species in Atlantic Canada.

Reproduction

Calligrapha includes several obligate unisexual, female-only species.

Ecosystem Role

Some species serve as agricultural pests while others are used for biological control.

Economic Impact

Calligrapha exclamationis is a pest of sunflower crops in North America. Calligrapha bicolorata and Calligrapha suturalis are introduced species for biological pest control.

Tags

  • Chrysomelinae
  • leaf beetles
  • agricultural pests
  • biological control agents