Oulema elongata
R. White, 1993
Oulema elongata is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by R. White in 1993. The species belongs to the Criocerinae, a group commonly known as cereal leaf beetles and allies. Members of the Oulema are typically associated with monocot plants, particularly grasses. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oulema elongata: /ˈuː.lɛ.mə eˈlɔŋ.ɡɑː.tə/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Oulema melanopusOulema melanopus (cereal leaf beetle) is the most economically important and shares similar grass-feeding habits, but differs in distribution and preferences; O. elongata has been less studied
- Oulema palustrisAnother North American Oulema with overlapping range, distinguished by subtle morphological differences in elytral punctation and body proportions
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Taxonomic note
Oulema elongata was described relatively recently (1993) compared to many , which may explain the scarcity of published biological information. The Oulema has undergone taxonomic revisions, and boundaries within the group remain active areas of research.
Data scarcity
This is represented by minimal observation data in public repositories. The low observation count (2 records in iNaturalist) suggests either genuine rarity, undercollection, or identification challenges that may lead to misassignment to related species.