Capraita obsidiana
(Fabricius, 1801)
Capraita obsidiana is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Fabricius in 1801. As a member of the Alticinae, it possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion. The species is documented from North America, though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Capraita obsidiana: /kæˈpɹeɪtə ɒbˈsɪdiːənə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Fabricius in 1801, this has been maintained in the Capraita. The genus Capraita contains multiple flea beetle species, though species-level boundaries and diagnostic characters require examination.
Data limitations
Despite being a described with over 50 iNaturalist observations, peer-reviewed literature specifically addressing C. obsidiana , plants, or diagnostic features appears sparse. Most available information derives from aggregated biodiversity databases rather than targeted research.