Donacia assimilis
Lacordaire, 1845
Donacia assimilis is a of aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America. Like other members of the Donacia, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The species was described by Lacordaire in 1845.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Donacia assimilis: /dɔˈnaː.ki.a asˈsiː.mɪ.lɪs/
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Habitat
Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, typical of the Donacia which is associated with freshwater .
Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Gryllus assimilis Archives - Entomology Today
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