Donacia palmata
Olivier, 1795
Palm-footed pond lily leaf beetle
Donacia palmata is an aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the broader North American continent. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The is commonly known as the Palm-footed pond lily leaf beetle.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Donacia palmata: /dɔˈnaː.si.a palˈmaː.ta/
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Habitat
Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, as characteristic of the Donaciinae. Associated with pond lily vegetation based on its .
Distribution
North America. Documented in Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Present across the North American continent.
Host Associations
- Pond lily - HerbivoreInferred from 'Palm-footed pond lily leaf beetle'; specific plant not confirmed in sources
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Olivier in 1795