Donacia militaris
Lacordaire, 1845
Well-armed pond lily beetle
Donacia militaris is an aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to the eastern United States. Like other members of the Donacia, it is associated with aquatic vegetation. The "Well-armed pond lily " reflects both its aquatic and the epithet.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Donacia militaris: /dɔˈna.t͡si.a mɪ.lɪˈtaː.rɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Donacia by specific morphological features of the and pronotum. As with many Donacia species, precise identification requires examination of subtle structural characters. The species epithet "militaris" may refer to markings resembling military insignia or armor, though this requires verification.
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Habitat
Aquatic environments, specifically associated with pond lilies and other aquatic vegetation.
Distribution
Eastern United States.