Gastrophysa formosa

(Say, 1824)

Gastrophysa formosa is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and presumably the United States. The Gastrophysa includes several species associated with Polygonaceae plants. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic range, specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.

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Distribution

North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The full extent of its range within the United States is not clearly established in available sources.

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Taxonomic placement

The Gastrophysa is placed in the leaf beetle Chrysomelidae. in this genus are generally associated with plants in the family Polygonaceae, particularly Rumex (dock/sorrel) and Polygonum (knotweed) species.

Data limitations

Available sources provide minimal -specific information. The iNaturalist platform records 11 observations, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing G. formosa were identified in the provided context.