Glyphuroplata nigella
(Weise, 1907)
Glyphuroplata nigella is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Weise in 1907. It has been recorded from Mexico, Rica, and the United States (Arizona, Colorado). have been observed feeding on plants in the Valota, Eriochloa, and Mimosa.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glyphuroplata nigella: //ɡlɪˌfjʊrəˈplɑːtə nɪˈdʒɛlə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Recorded from Mexico, Rica, and the United States (Arizona, Colorado).
Diet
feed on Valota , Eriochloa gracilis, and Mimosa species.
Host Associations
- Valota - food plantlarval and/or feeding recorded
- Eriochloa gracilis - food plant collected on this
- Mimosa - food plant collected on this
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in Cassidinae (tortoise beetles and allies), tribe Chalepini.
Observation records
Only 2 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data retrieval, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.