Altica pedipallida
LeSage, 2008
Altica pedipallida is a flea beetle in the tribe Alticini described by LeSage in 2008. The is known from eastern Canada (Ontario and Québec) and has been documented with a larval association with Oenothera pilosella (Onagraceae), representing the first recorded host plant for this species. Like other members of the Altica, likely feed on foliage of host plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Altica pedipallida: /ˈæltɪkə ˌpiːdɪˈpælɪdə/
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Distribution
Known from Ontario and Québec, Canada. GBIF records confirm occurrence in these provinces.
Diet
Larvae feed on Oenothera pilosella (Onagraceae). feeding habits are not explicitly documented but are presumed to involve foliage of plants.
Host Associations
- Oenothera pilosella - larval plantFirst recorded larval for this ; Onagraceae
Similar Taxa
- Altica subplicataAnother Altica associated with willow (Salix) in Missouri; A. pedipallida distinguished by association with Oenothera and geographic distribution in eastern Canada
- Other Altica species Altica is large and diverse with many ; accurate identification requires examination of genitalia and plant associations
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by LeSage in 2008, making it a relatively recently described within the large Altica.
Research significance
The larval record for Oenothera pilosella represents new biological information for this poorly known , highlighting ongoing documentation of host associations within the Altica.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Scarabaeidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 3
- Oenothera pilosellaRaf. (Onagraceae): First Larval Host Record ForDietzella zimmermanni(Gyllenhal) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Ceutorhynchinae) andAltica pedipallidaLesage (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Alticini)