Dogwood Calligrapha

Calligrapha philadelphica

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Calligrapha philadelphica: //kæˈlɪɡrəfə ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪkə//

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Images

CalligraphaPhiladelphica2 by Smidon33. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Calligrapha philadelphia 1 by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Calligrapha philadelphia by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
CalligraphaPhiladelphica1 by Smidon33. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
CalligraphaPhiladelphica by Smidon33. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
CalligraphaPhiladelphica3 by Smidon33. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Summary

Calligrapha philadelphica, commonly known as the dogwood calligrapha or dogwood leaf beetle, is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America and primarily inhabits dogwood trees.

Physical Characteristics

7-9 mm in length

Habitat

Woods, forest edges on Cornus (dogwood)

Distribution

North America, from northern and eastern regions south to Georgia, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Washington

Tags

  • Calligrapha
  • dogwood leaf beetle
  • Chrysomelidae