Donacia cuprea
Kirby, 1837
Copper Aquatic Leaf Beetle
Donacia cuprea is a of aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Donaciinae. It is commonly known as the Aquatic Leaf Beetle. The species has been recorded in North America, specifically in the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Donacia cuprea: /dɔˈnaː.ki.a ˈkuː.prɛ.a/
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Distribution
North America: present in Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Taxonomic Note
Donacia cuprea was described by Kirby in 1837. The Donacia contains numerous , many of which are difficult to distinguish without close examination. The specific epithet 'cuprea' refers to the coppery coloration typical of many Donacia species.