Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Genus erected by Fabricius in 1801
(1)
Despite the transfer os many species to other genera, Colaspis is still a heterogeneous assemblage which probably needs further subdivision.
(1)Numbers
23 species according to the Peterson's Beetles field guide, but 35 species listed at Nearctica.com.
Colias is the largest New World genus in the Eumolpinae with over 200 spp., of which 28 are found north of Mexico.
(1)Identification
Members of the genus "generally have double rows of punctures on their elytra."
(2)Range
Found throughout North America, except California and the Pacific Northwest.
(1)Food
Some adults appear to be polyphagous, while others appear to be host specific.
(1)Remarks
Larvae in the sub-family Eumolpinae are primarily root feeders.
Contributed by
Stephen Cresswell on 21 January, 2006 - 7:01am
Additional contributions by
Mike QuinnLast updated 14 February, 2009 - 9:55pm
