Desert Corn Flea Beetle
Chaetocnema ectypa
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
- Family: Chrysomelidae
- Subfamily: Galerucinae
- Tribe: Alticini
- Genus: Chaetocnema
- Species: ectypa
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetocnema ectypa: //ˌkiːtəˈnɛmə ˈɛktɪpə//
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Summary
Chaetocnema ectypa, commonly known as the desert corn flea beetle, is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae and is predominantly found in North America. It primarily hosts on Poaceae, contributing to its ecological interactions and agricultural significance.
Distribution
North America, specifically in California, Louisiana, Montana, and Florida.
Diet
Mainly feeds on plants from the Poaceae family, but also occasionally feeds on plants from over a dozen other families.
Tags
- Chaetocnema
- flea beetle
- Desert Corn Flea Beetle
- Chrysomelidae