Colaspis louisianae
Blake, 1974
Colaspis louisianae is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, distributed in Texas and Louisiana. According to Chapin (1979), it is the most common species of the Colaspis in field crops in Louisiana. It is morphologically similar to Colaspis brunnea, requiring careful examination for identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colaspis louisianae: /kəˈlæspɪs luˌiːziˈænaɪ/
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Identification
Close in appearance to Colaspis brunnea; differentiation requires detailed morphological examination. Specific distinguishing characters are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Found in field crop environments in Louisiana and Texas. Associated with agricultural landscapes, particularly soybean production systems in the southern United States.
Distribution
United States: Texas and Louisiana.
Human Relevance
Identified as the most common Colaspis in Louisiana field crops (Chapin 1979). Implicated as a potential early-season pest of soybean in the southern U.S., where neonicotinoid are used for control. Yield impacts and specific for this species are not separately documented from other Colaspis species.
Similar Taxa
- Colaspis brunneaClose in appearance; primary requiring differentiation for accurate identification
More Details
Taxonomic Authority
Described by Blake in 1974.
Common Species Status
Chapin (1979) documented C. louisianae as the most common Colaspis in Louisiana field crops, indicating its numerical dominance in agricultural surveys of the .
Pest Management Context
Referenced in agricultural literature concerning neonicotinoid on soybeans in the lower Mississippi Valley region, though specific damage data for this versus is not disaggregated.