Chaetocnema irregularis
LeConte, 1857
Chaetocnema irregularis is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America, with documented records from western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Like other members of the Chaetocnema, it belongs to the Alticinae and possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping locomotion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetocnema irregularis: /ˌkiːtoʊˈniːmə ˌɪrəˈɡjʊlərɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from western Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The is considered present in North America generally, though specific eastern or southern records are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Chaetocnema pulicariaThe corn flea beetle is a congeneric with similar and , but is associated with corn (Zea mays) and Stewart's wilt ; C. irregularis has not been documented in agricultural contexts.
- Chaetocnema quadricollisThe hibiscus flea beetle is another small North American Chaetocnema , but is specifically associated with Hibiscus plants and has been documented in the eastern United States.