Acanthoscelides aureolus

(Horn, 1873)

Licorice Seed Beetle

Acanthoscelides aureolus is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Licorice . It is distributed across Central America and North America, with records extending as far north as Alberta, Canada. The Acanthoscelides is known for seed-feeding beetles, many of which are associated with leguminous plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acanthoscelides aureolus: /əˌkænθəˈskɛlaɪdiːz ɔːˈriːələs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America; confirmed present in Alberta, Canada

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