Asphaera lustrans

(Crotch, 1873)

Shiny Flea Beetle

Asphaera lustrans, commonly known as the shiny flea beetle, is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species is well-documented with over 3,300 observations on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Asphaera lustrans: /æsˈfiːrə ˈluːstrænz/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic history

First described by Crotch in 1873.

Observation frequency

The has accumulated over 3,300 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively commonly encountered within its range.

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