Rhabdopterus praetextus
(Say, 1824)
Rhabdopterus praetextus is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records in Canada (Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Québec) and the United States. As a member of the leaf beetle family, it is presumed to be herbivorous, though specific plants have not been documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhabdopterus praetextus: /ræbˈdɒptərəs praɪˈtɛkstəs/
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Distribution
North America, including the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Québec, as well as the United States.
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Taxonomic History
First described as Cryptocephalus praetextus by Thomas Say in 1824, later transferred to the Rhabdopterus.