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Hairy Darkling Beetle

Lagria villosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Tenebrionidae ›Genus: Lagria

About

Lagria villosa is a Tenebrionidae beetle of tropical and subtropical African origin which is invasive in South America. The larva as well as the adult feed off a large variety of crops, among them sorghum, ananas, bananas, coffee, potatoes, corn and peach. It also transmits several bacterial pathogens of the genera Fusarium and Pseudomonas, and is considered a significant crop pest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Darkling Beetle?
The scientific name of Hairy Darkling Beetle is Lagria villosa.
What kingdom does Hairy Darkling Beetle belong to?
Hairy Darkling Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hairy Darkling Beetle belong to?
Hairy Darkling Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hairy Darkling Beetle belong to?
Hairy Darkling Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hairy Darkling Beetle belong to?
Hairy Darkling Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Hairy Darkling Beetle belong to?
Hairy Darkling Beetle belongs to the family Tenebrionidae.
What genus does Hairy Darkling Beetle belong to?
Hairy Darkling Beetle belongs to the genus Lagria.