Amblycerus robiniae
(Fabricius, 1781)
Locust Seed Beetle
Amblycerus robiniae is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the locust seed beetle. The is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Ontario) and the United States (Vermont). As a member of the Amblycerus, it is associated with leguminous plants, particularly species in the genus Robinia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblycerus robiniae: /ˌæm.blɪˈsɪər.əs roʊˈbɪni.aɪ/
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Distribution
North America, including Canada (Alberta, Ontario) and the United States (Vermont).
Host Associations
- Robinia - seed of locust trees, for larval development
Similar Taxa
- Amblycerus schwarzicongeneric seed beetle with similar associations on legumes
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'robiniae' refers to the Robinia, indicating a long-recognized association with locust trees. The was described by Fabricius in 1781.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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