Donacia piscatrix
Lacordaire, 1845
Donacia piscatrix is an aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Like other members of the Donacia, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The species was described by Lacordaire in 1845.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Donacia piscatrix: //dɔˈnaːki.a ˈpiskə.triks//
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Habitat
Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, consistent with the Donacia. Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented.
Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada. Distribution within the United States is not specified in available sources.
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Observation Frequency
The has 246 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare but also not among the most commonly reported aquatic beetles.