Acallepitrix nitens
Horn, 1889
Acallepitrix nitens is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It was described by Horn in 1889. The species is native to North America and belongs to a of small leaf beetles known for their jumping ability, enabled by enlarged hind . Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acallepitrix nitens: /ˌæ.kəˈle.pɪ.trɪks ˈnaɪ.tɛnz/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic placement
Acallepitrix nitens is classified in the Alticinae (flea beetles) within the leaf beetle Chrysomelidae. The Acallepitrix contains multiple of small flea beetles, though the group is not well studied and many species remain poorly known.