Capraita suturalis
(Fabricius, 1801)
Capraita suturalis is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is a small with jumping hind legs characteristic of flea beetles. The species has been documented in North America with 65 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is not uncommon but not particularly well-studied. Like other flea beetles, it likely feeds on plant material, though specific associations have not been established in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Capraita suturalis: /kæˈpraɪtə sjuːtʊˈrælɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Present in the United States and Canada based on GBIF records.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'suturalis' refers to the (the line where the meet dorsally), a common naming pattern in beetles. The Capraita is part of the large flea beetle tribe Alticini within Chrysomelidae.
Data Availability
Despite being an accepted with a long-established name (Fabricius, 1801), detailed biological information appears sparse in publicly accessible sources. Most available data is taxonomic rather than ecological.