Altica caurina

Blake, 1936

Altica caurina is a flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Blake in 1936. It is native to western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Like other members of the Altica, it likely possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping, a characteristic trait of flea beetles.

Altica caurina by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Altica caurina by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Altica caurina by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Altica caurina: /ˈæltɪkə kɔˈraɪnə/

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Distribution

Western North America. Documented occurrences in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, Canada.

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