EntdeckenInsekten

Cryptocephalus sericeus

Cryptocephalus sericeus

The Cryptocephalus sericeus is a shiny green beetle that loves to munch on leaves. It has a special talent for blending in with plants, making it a fun little critter to spot in nature!

Lebensraum: Forests

Aussehen

The Cryptocephalus sericeus is a small, oval-shaped beetle renowned for its exceptionally shiny, metallic golden-green or blue-green exoskeleton. Its head is often tucked under its thorax, giving it a compact appearance, making it visually distinct from many other leaf beetles.

ReichAnimaliaStammArthropodaKlasseInsectaOrdnungColeopteraFamilieChrysomelidaeGattungCryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus sericeus
solitary trait badgecolorful trait badgecamouflaged trait badgeherbivorous trait badge
Cryptocephalus sericeus

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

Mach den ersten Snap!

Interessante Fakten

Female beetles lay their eggs inside tiny, mud-like cases they craft themselves!

If disturbed, some related beetles can make a tiny squeaking sound to startle attackers!

Its scientific name means 'hidden head' because it keeps its head tucked safely under its body!

You can often spot these beetles sunbathing on flowers, soaking up warmth to stay active!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Shining Camouflage

Cryptocephalus sericeus has a brilliant metallic green shell that helps it disappear among leaves, protecting it from watchful predators.

Fähigkeit

Waste Armor Craft

Cryptocephalus sericeus larvae build a unique protective case from their own waste, shielding them from danger as they develop.

Fähigkeit

Hidden Head Protection

Cryptocephalus sericeus can tuck its head tightly under its thorax, protecting its delicate headparts from potential harm.

Maße und Details

Größe
6-8 mm
Lebenserwartung
90-120 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

These beetles munch on leaves and pollen from various plants, like daisies and St. John's wort!

Altersunterschiede: Larvae feed on detritus and plant roots, while adults prefer leaves and pollen.

Hauptnahrung

  • Pollen
  • Leaves (Asteraceae)
  • Leaves (Hypericum)

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

This common bird preys on various insects, including beetles.

eats

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Adult beetles feed on the leaves and pollen of this plant.

eats

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

A frequent food source for the adult Cryptocephalus sericeus.

eats

Canadian Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

This plant also serves as a food source for the adult beetles.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be gentle and watch where you step when exploring nature. Insects are our tiny friends!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Cryptocephalus sericeus?

6-8 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Cryptocephalus sericeus?

90-120 Tage

Was frisst Cryptocephalus sericeus?

These beetles munch on leaves and pollen from various plants, like daisies and St. John's wort!

Wo findet man Cryptocephalus sericeus normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt Cryptocephalus sericeus?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Cryptocephalus sericeus?

6

Snap-Karte

Zoome hinein, um Cluster aufzulösen und zu sehen, wo dieses Objekt fotografiert wurde.

Karte wird geladen…

Neueste Snaps

Neueste Snaps erscheinen hier, wenn neue Beobachtungen hinzukommen.

Mehr Insekten