Colaspis nigrocyanea
Crotch, 1873
Arizona Milkweed Colaspis
Colaspis nigrocyanea is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by George Robert Crotch in 1873. It is known from Arizona and Mexico. The species is commonly referred to as the Arizona Milkweed Colaspis. As a member of the Colaspis, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles that are primarily associated with herbaceous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colaspis nigrocyanea: /kəˈlæspɪs nɪˌɡroʊsaɪˈæniə/
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Distribution
Arizona, United States; Mexico
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Taxonomic history
First described by British entomologist George Robert Crotch in 1873.
Observation records
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting the may be rarely encountered or underreported.