Chrysomela schaefferi

Brown, 1956

Chrysomela schaefferi is a of in the . It was described by W.J. in 1956 and is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the Chrysomela, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles that are typically associated with willow and poplar plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysomela schaefferi: //ˌkrɪsoʊˈmɛlə ˈʃɛfəri//

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada.

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Taxonomic Authority

The was described by W.J. in 1956. The specific epithet 'schaefferi' likely honors an , possibly Charles Schaeffer, who was active in North in the early 20th century.

Observation Data

As of the knowledge cutoff, iNaturalist records 217 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the available literature.