Donacia distincta

LeConte, 1851

Donacia distincta is an aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by LeConte in 1851. The is known from North America, with records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. As a member of the Donaciinae, it shares the characteristic aquatic or semi-aquatic lifestyle of its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Donacia distincta: /dɔˈna.si.a dɪˈstɪŋk.ta/

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Habitat

Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, typical of the Donacia which is associated with freshwater .

Distribution

North America. Documented from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. Distribution records indicate presence in North America broadly.

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Taxonomic notes

The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. GBIF records indicate the species is accepted with exact name matching. iNaturalist classifies this at 'complex' rank with 42 observations.