Species Details

Cleonidius trivittatus

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SeasonalityAdults active year-round (Anderson 1987). IdentificationAdults are cryptically coloured in black to light tan; lines on the dorsal surface aid in camouflage (Pomerinke et al. 1995). No sexual dimorphism (Pomerinke et al.). Elytra greater than 0.55 times longer than wide (Anderson 1987). Hair like scales on pronotal disc are short and flaccid (Anderson 1987, Fig. 153a).

Scientific Name Cleonidius trivittatus Habitat Grassland to desert-grassland species, elevations of 131-3640 m (Anderson 1987). Seasonality Adults active year-round (Anderson 1987). Identification
Adults are cryptically coloured in black to light tan; lines on the dorsal surface aid in camouflage (Pomerinke et al. 1995). No sexual dimorphism (Pomerinke et al.). Elytra greater than 0.55 times longer than wide…
Adults are cryptically coloured in black to light tan; lines on the dorsal surface aid in camouflage (Pomerinke et al. 1995). No sexual dimorphism (Pomerinke et al.). Elytra greater than 0.55 times longer than wide (Anderson 1987). Hair like scales on pronotal disc are short and flaccid (Anderson 1987, Fig. 153a).
Life History
According to Pomerinke et al. (1995), C. trivittatus overwinters in the egg stage. Eggs are round, yellow and approximately 3 mm in size (Pomerinke et al. 1995). Larvae feed on locoweed taproots and pupate…
According to Pomerinke et al. (1995), C. trivittatus overwinters in the egg stage. Eggs are round, yellow and approximately 3 mm in size (Pomerinke et al. 1995). Larvae feed on locoweed taproots and pupate underground on or near these roots. Adults feed in the afternoon and evening on the same host plant as the larvae (monophagous) (Pomerinke et al. 1995). This species is univoltine (one generation per year) and has 4 instars (Pomerinke et al. 1995)
Conservation Not currently listed on COSEWIC or Alberta species at risk. Diet Info
Feed on Leguminosae especially locoweed (Astragalus sp.) (Anderson 1987). An important potential biological control agent in the USA for purple locoweed. Purple locoweed contains the poison swainsonine which causes…
Feed on Leguminosae especially locoweed (Astragalus sp.) (Anderson 1987). An important potential biological control agent in the USA for purple locoweed. Purple locoweed contains the poison swainsonine which causes damage to the nervous system of livestock (Thompson et al. 1995).
Range In southern Canada this beetle is found in British Columbia east through Manitoba. In the USA it is found in California, South Dakota, Kansas and west Texas (Anderson 1987).
Cleonidius trivittatus
Cleonidius trivittatus

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"Species Details - Cleonidius trivittatus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5881. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Anderson, J.
Role species page author
Date 2005

References

Specimen Information

There are 14 specimens of this Species.

14 results plotted on map in 3 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM53475 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1927-06-06

UASM53476 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lundbreck Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1930-08-28

UASM53479 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1934-03-30

UASM53480 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lundbreck Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1930-08-28

UASM53481 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1931-04-14

UASM53482 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lundbreck Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1930-08-28

UASM53483 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lundbreck Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1930-08-28

UASM53484 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1925-06-25

UASM53485 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1928-05-16

UASM53486 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1927-04-23

UASM53487 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1937-05-14

UASM53488 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1937-04-27

UASM53489 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1936-06-08

UASM53490 - Cleonidius trivittatus

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1935-05-05

Adult Seasonal Distribution