Xenochalepus ater
(Weise, 1905)
Xenochalepus ater is a of in the . It is found in Central America and North America, with records from the United States (Arizona, Texas) and Mexico (Guerrero, Jalisco, Morelos). The species has been recorded feeding on cultivated legumes including soybean (Glycine max) and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). have also been collected on Robinia species, Rhamnus betulifolia, and Platanus wrightii.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenochalepus ater: //zɛnoʊˈkælɪpəs ˈeɪtər//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Recorded from the United States (Arizona, Texas) and Mexico (Guerrero, Jalisco, Morelos).
Diet
Recorded include Glycine max (soybean) and Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean). have been collected on Robinia , Rhamnus betulifolia, and Platanus wrightii.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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