Megacerus impiger
(Horn, 1873)
Megacerus impiger is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. The Megacerus belongs to the Bruchinae, commonly known as seed beetles, though this species' specific remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megacerus impiger: /ˈmɛɡəsɛrəs ˈɪmpɪɡər/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
Megacerus impiger is a member of Chrysomelidae, the leaf beetle . The Megacerus is placed in the Bruchinae, a group commonly referred to as seed beetles due to their larval development inside seeds. However, specific biological details for M. impiger are not well documented in available sources.
Data Limitations
Despite 18 iNaturalist observations and confirmed taxonomic status, published biological information for this appears sparse. The Wikipedia entry provides only basic taxonomic and distributional data.