Altica torquata
LeConte, 1858
steel-blue grapevine flea beetle, Purple-collared Flea Beetle
Altica torquata is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is commonly known as the steel-blue grapevine flea beetle or the purple-collared flea beetle. The species has been recorded from Central America, North America, and Oceania. As a member of the Altica, it possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles that enable their distinctive jumping ability.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Altica torquata: //ˈæltɪkə tɔːrˈkwɑːtə//
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Distribution
Central America, North America, and Oceania.
Host Associations
- Vitis - feeds onimplied by 'grapevine flea beetle'
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Nomenclature note
The 'steel-blue grapevine flea beetle' suggests association with grapevines (Vitis), though specific plant records were not found in the provided sources. The alternative common name 'Purple-collared Flea Beetle' appears in iNaturalist records.