Saxinis saucia
J.L. LeConte, 1857
Red-shouldered Leaf Beetle
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4Saxinis saucia is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs across Central and North America, with nine recognized showing regional variation. The species is commonly known as the Red-shouldered . Like other members of its , it is a foliage-feeding , though specific associations remain incompletely documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saxinis saucia: /ˈsaksɪnɪs ˈsaʊʃiə/
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Identification
The nine recognized display morphological variation that may aid in geographic identification: S. s. bisignata, S. s. californica, S. s. immaculata, S. s. inyoensis, S. s. kaibabiae, S. s. monoensis, S. s. propinqua, S. s. saucia, and S. s. speculifera. The nominate subspecies S. s. saucia was described by LeConte in 1857. Distinguishing S. saucia from other Saxinis requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.