Acanthoscelides calvus
(Horn, 1873)
Acanthoscelides calvus is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Horn in 1873. The is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Larvae have been documented feeding specifically on seeds of Crocanthemum, a in the rockrose family (Cistaceae).
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America, including Ontario, Canada and the United States.
Diet
Larvae feed on seeds of Crocanthemum. feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Crocanthemum - larval seed Larvae feed on seeds