Lema opulenta

Harold, 1874

Opulent Lema Leaf Beetle

Lema opulenta is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, distributed across Central America and North America. The species is known from 154 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not extensively studied. As a member of the Lema, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles commonly associated with plants in the Solanaceae family, though specific host relationships for this species remain unconfirmed.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lema opulenta: //ˈlɛ.mə ɒ.pjʊˈlɛn.tə//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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