Donacia hirticollis

Kirby, 1837

Hairy-necked pondweed beetle

Donacia hirticollis is an aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the hairy-necked pondweed . The is distributed across North America, with records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. Like other members of the Donacia, it is associated with aquatic . The specific epithet 'hirticollis' refers to the hairy neck (pronotum) characteristic of this species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Donacia hirticollis: //doʊˈneɪʃə ˌhɜrtɪˈkɒlɪs//

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Habitat

Aquatic environments, associated with pondweeds and other aquatic vegetation.

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada.

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