Donacia fulgens
LeConte, 1851
Glittering reed beetle
Donacia fulgens, commonly known as the glittering reed , is a of leaf beetle in the Donaciinae. Members of this are aquatic or semi-aquatic beetles closely associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater . The species was described by LeConte in 1851 and is known to occur in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater systems. As a member of Donaciinae, it is closely tied to wetland with submerged or floating aquatic plants.
Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Host Associations
- Corylus - potential_hostCorylus americana is noted as a potential in Missouri, though no confirmed Missouri records exist. Several jewel beetles (Agrilus spp.) are known from Corylus in the eastern U.S. and could occur in Missouri.
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Taxonomic context
Donacia fulgens belongs to the Donaciinae, a group of aquatic leaf beetles often called reed beetles. These beetles are characterized by their association with aquatic macrophytes and their ability to respire underwater using air bubbles trapped beneath their .