Colaspis viriditincta

Schaeffer, 1919

Colaspis viriditincta is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Charles Frederic August Schaeffer in 1919. The specific epithet refers to a green-tinged coloration. It is known from Arizona and Mexico. The Colaspis includes species associated with various plants, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Colaspis viriditincta: /kɔˈlæspɪs vɪˌrɪdɪˈtɪŋkta/

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Distribution

Arizona, United States; Mexico

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Etymology

The viriditincta derives from Latin, meaning 'green-tinged', referring to the ' coloration.

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