Colasposoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colasposoma |
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| Colasposoma mutabile | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Subfamily: | Eumolpinae |
| Tribe: | Euryopini |
| Genus: | Colasposoma Laporte, 1833 |
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| Colasposoma senegalense Laporte, 1833
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Colasposoma is a group of shiny beetles, like the one you see in the picture. These beetles are also known as leaf beetles because they often eat plant leaves. They belong to a larger family of beetles called Eumolpinae.
You can find Colasposoma beetles in many parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia. Some types of Colasposoma beetles, like C. sellatum and C. dauricum, are known to eat sweet potato plants. This means they can sometimes cause problems for farmers who grow sweet potatoes.
What is a Genus?
In science, a genus is a way to group living things that are very similar. Think of it like a family name for animals or plants. All the different types of Colasposoma beetles are part of the same Colasposoma genus. This helps scientists organize and understand the many different kinds of creatures on Earth.
Meet the Colasposoma Beetles
There are many different kinds of Colasposoma beetles. Scientists have given each one a unique name. These names help them keep track of all the different species. For example, some species are called C. abdominale or C. acaciae.
Subgroups of Colasposoma
Within the Colasposoma genus, there are smaller groups called subgenera. It's like having different branches within a big family. One main subgroup is simply called Colasposoma (the same name as the genus). Another subgroup is called Falsonerissus. These subgroups help scientists organize beetles that share even more specific traits.
See also
In Spanish: Colasposoma para niños
