Phyllotreta

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Galerucinae
Tribe: Alticini
Genus: Phyllotreta

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllotreta: /ˌfɪloʊˈtriːtə/

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Images

Phyllotreta inconspicua by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Phyllotreta brevipennis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Phyllotreta alberta by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Phyllotreta viridicyanea by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Phyllotreta is a genus of flea beetles with approximately 300 described species. They are predominantly found in temperate regions and are known agricultural pests, particularly affecting millets and sorghum.

Distribution

Worldwide, especially in north temperate areas; across North America.

Diet

Plants, primarily from the families Brassicaceae and Capparaceae.

Ecosystem Role

Phyllotreta species serve as herbivores on host plants, influencing plant community dynamics.

Economic Impact

Many species are recorded as pests of millets and sorghum.