Common Willow Calligrapha
Calligrapha multipunctata
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
- Family: Chrysomelidae
- Subfamily: Chrysomelinae
- Tribe: Chrysomelini
- Subtribe: Doryphorina
- Genus: Calligrapha
- Species: multipunctata
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calligrapha multipunctata: /kæˈlɪɡrəfə ˌmʌltɪˈpʌŋkteɪtə/
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Summary
Calligrapha multipunctata (Common Willow Calligrapha) is a North American leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It can be identified by its size and distinctive coloration changes compared to related species.
Physical Characteristics
Size: 6.5-8.5 mm. Pronotum light with some large dark areas; dark areas and spots are black in C. multipunctata, while in C. philadelphica, they tend to be dark metallic green.
Identification Tips
Differentiation from C. philadelphica is key, particularly in terms of the coloration of the pronotum and the elytral markings. Note pale pronotal band and elytral markings when comparing with similar taxa.
Habitat
Commonly found in areas where willows (Salix) grow.
Distribution
Most of North America, specifically from Nova Scotia to Georgia and from Alaska to California.
Diet
Primarily feeds on willows (Salix, Salicaceae).
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Tags
- insect
- beetle
- Chrysomelidae
- North America
- willow