Chaetocnema densa

R. White, 1996

Chaetocnema densa is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by R. White in 1996. The species belongs to the Chaetocnema, which comprises small leaf beetles known for their jumping ability. Very little specific information is available about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description and North American distribution. Like other members of the genus, it likely feeds on plant foliage, though associations have not been documented.

Chaetocnema densa by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chaetocnema densa: //ˌkiːtoʊkˈniːmə ˈdɛnsə//

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Distribution

North America. The has been recorded as present in North America based on GBIF distribution data, though specific locality details are not available.

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Taxonomic Note

Chaetocnema densa was described by R.E. White in his 1996 revision of the Chaetocnema for America north of Mexico. This revision treated 67 and provided keys for identification, though specific biological information for many species, including C. densa, was limited or absent.

Data Availability

As of the available sources, only a single iNaturalist observation has been recorded for this , suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to detect due to its small size. The Chaetocnema contains some of the smallest flea beetles in North America, with often measuring less than 2 mm in length.