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Tansy Beetle

Chrysolina graminis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Chrysomelidae ›Genus: Chrysolina

About

The tansy beetle (Chrysolina graminis) is a species of leaf beetle. It measures 7.7–10.5 mm in length and has a characteristic bright metallic green colouration. The common name derives from the tansy plant on which they often feed as both larvae and adults. In addition to the nominotypical subspecies, which repeats the specific name, C. graminis graminis, there are five further distinct subspecies of tansy beetle, which, collectively, have a Palearctic distribution, although in the majority of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tansy Beetle?
The scientific name of Tansy Beetle is Chrysolina graminis.
What is the conservation status of Tansy Beetle?
The Tansy Beetle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Tansy Beetle belong to?
Tansy Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tansy Beetle belong to?
Tansy Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Tansy Beetle belong to?
Tansy Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Tansy Beetle belong to?
Tansy Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Tansy Beetle belong to?
Tansy Beetle belongs to the family Chrysomelidae.
What genus does Tansy Beetle belong to?
Tansy Beetle belongs to the genus Chrysolina.