Colaspis viridiceps
Schaeffer, 1933
Green-headed Colaspis Leaf Beetle
Colaspis viridiceps is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, native to southwestern North America. It was first described by Charles Frederic August Schaeffer in 1933. The species is distinguished by its greenish coloration, reflected in its specific epithet. Two are recognized: C. viridiceps viridiceps and C. viridiceps australis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colaspis viridiceps: /kəˈlæspɪs vɪˈrɪdɪˌsɛps/
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Distribution
Arizona, New Mexico, and southward into Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Colaspis speciesOther members of Colaspis share similar body forms and leaf beetle habits; precise identification requires examination of coloration and other subtle characters.