Smaragdina militaris
(J.L.LeConte, 1858)
Texas Military Leaf Beetle
Smaragdina militaris is a of case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. Two are recognized: S. m. arizonica and the nominate S. m. militaris. As a member of the case-bearing leaf beetles, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic of constructing protective cases from fecal material and shed .
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How to pronounce Smaragdina militaris: /sməˈræɡdɪnə mɪˈlɪtərɪs/
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Distribution
North America. The Smaragdina militaris arizonica occurs in Arizona, while the nominate subspecies S. m. militaris has a broader distribution.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Smaragdina militaris arizonica (Schaeffer, 1920) and Smaragdina militaris militaris (J.L.LeConte, 1858).
Data sources
Taxonomic records verified through ITIS, Catalogue of Life, and GBIF.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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