Colaspis cruriflava
Blake, 1977
Colaspis cruriflava is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, known only from Arizona, United States. The species was described by entomologist Doris Holmes Blake in 1977. Its specific epithet "cruriflava" refers to yellow legs, a distinctive morphological feature. The Colaspis includes numerous species associated with various plants, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colaspis cruriflava: /koˈlas.pis ˈkru.rɪˌfla.va/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from other Colaspis by the yellow coloration of the legs, referenced in its specific epithet. Detailed diagnostic features beyond this trait are not available in published sources.
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Habitat
Specific preferences are undocumented. As a member of Chrysomelidae in Arizona, it likely occurs in association with vegetation, though no host plants have been recorded.
Distribution
Known only from Arizona, United States. No additional localities have been documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Colaspis speciesShare -level characteristics including general body form and leaf beetle ; C. cruriflava distinguished by yellow leg coloration
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Taxonomic history
Described by Doris Holmes Blake, a in Chrysomelidae , in 1977. The remains poorly known with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date.