Altica texana
Schaeffer, 1906
Altica texana is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1906. It belongs to the Altica, a large group of small, jumping leaf beetles commonly known as flea beetles due to their enlarged hind that enable them to leap when disturbed. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America. Specific records are sparse, with the documented in the region but without detailed locality data available from the sources consulted.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Martin H. Schaeffer in 1906. The Altica is one of the largest genera of flea beetles, with many species requiring careful examination of genitalia for definitive identification.
Data limitations
Only 5 observations are recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating this is a rarely encountered or poorly reported . The Wikipedia entry provides only minimal information, suggesting significant gaps in published knowledge.