Poecilocera harrisii
(J.L.LeConte, 1851)
Poecilocera harrisii is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The Poecilocera is a small group within the leaf beetles, and this represents one of the few documented members. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilocera harrisii: /ˌpɔɪsɪˈloʊsɛrə ˈhærɪsi.aɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded as present in North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented.
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Taxonomic note
The Poecilocera is small and poorly studied. The epithet 'harrisii' likely honors an individual, possibly Thaddeus William Harris (1795–1856), an American entomologist and naturalist who corresponded with LeConte.
Data scarcity
Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological studies appear to be absent.