Alagoasa jacobiana
Alagoasa jacobiana is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The Alagoasa is primarily Neotropical, and this species has been documented from Brazil. Like other members of Chrysomelidae, it is herbivorous as an and larva. Observations suggest it occurs on vegetation in tropical forest and edge .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alagoasa jacobiana: /ˌæləˈɡoʊsə ˌdʒækəˈbaɪənə/
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Habitat
Tropical forest and forest edge in Brazil.
Distribution
Brazil.
Diet
Herbivorous; feeds on plant material (specific plants unknown).
Ecological Role
Herbivore; contributes to leaf damage and nutrient cycling in tropical forest .
Similar Taxa
- Other Alagoasa species-level similarity in body form and coloration; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological characters.
- Other Chrysomelidae in Neotropical forestsConvergent leaf beetle ; -level characters such as tarsal formula and structure aid separation.