Baliosus nervosus
(Panzer, 1794)
Basswood Leafminer, basswood leaf miner
Baliosus nervosus is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the basswood leafminer. It is native to North America and has been recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The is associated with basswood (Tilia spp.) as its primary , with skeletonizing leaf surfaces and larvae creating leaf mines. It has also been observed mining soybean leaves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Baliosus nervosus: /ˌbæliˈoʊsəs nɜrˈvoʊsəs/
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Habitat
Associated with basswood trees; has been observed on soybean crops.
Distribution
North America; recorded from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Diet
skeletonize the surface of basswood leaves. Larvae create leaf mines on basswood and have been known to mine soybean leaves.
Host Associations
- basswood - primary typical for both and larvae
- soybean - occasional larvae have been known to create leaf mines on soybean leaves
Behavior
skeletonize leaf surfaces. Larvae mine within leaves.
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Taxonomic note
Classified in Cassidinae, tribe Chalepini.