Chaetocnema ectypa
Horn, 1889
Desert Corn Flea Beetle
Chaetocnema ectypa, commonly known as the desert corn flea beetle, is a small flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded from the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The belongs to a containing several economically important agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' and remains limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetocnema ectypa: //ˌkiːtəˈnɛmə ˈɛktɪpə//
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Chaetocnema pulicariaBoth are flea beetles in the same commonly associated with corn, though C. pulicaria is a major agricultural pest in the United States with well-documented and economic impact, while C. ectypa has far less documentation.
- Chaetocnema quadricollisAnother congeneric flea beetle with documented associations (Hibiscus spp.), allowing comparison of ecological specialization within the .