Donacia rugosa

LeConte, 1878

Rugose reed beetle

Donacia rugosa is a of aquatic leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other members of the Donacia, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The species was described by LeConte in 1878.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Donacia rugosa: /dɔˈna.t͡ʃi.a ruˈɡo.sa/

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Habitat

Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, typically associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater . Members of the Donacia are generally found on aquatic plants such as sedges, rushes, and other monocots growing in or near water.

Distribution

North America. Documented from eastern Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

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