Phaedon purpureus
Linell, 1898
Purple Phaedon
Phaedon purpureus is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs across Central America and North America. Like other members of the Phaedon, it is associated with feeding on plant foliage. The species was described by Linell in 1898.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaedon purpureus: /ˈfɑːdɒn pʊrˈpjuːriəs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Nomenclature
The was described by Linell in 1898. The specific epithet 'purpureus' refers to the purple coloration typical of the species.
iNaturalist observations
As of the data source, there were 170 observations recorded on iNaturalist for this .