Brachypnoea tristis
(Olivier, 1808)
Brachypnoea tristis is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, originally described as Colaspis tristis by Olivier in 1808. The occurs in the eastern United States and has been recorded in Ontario, Canada. As a member of the Eumolpinae, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles commonly known as typical leaf beetles, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
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Distribution
Eastern United States; Ontario, Canada
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Colaspis tristis Olivier, 1808, later transferred to Brachypnoea.
Taxonomic note
The Brachypnoea belongs to Eumolpinae, a group of leaf beetles distinguished by their rounded, convex body form and association with various plants.