Chaetocnema opulenta
Horn, 1889
Opulent Flea Beetle
Chaetocnema opulenta is a small flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1889. It is found in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the Alticini tribe, it possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetocnema opulenta: /ˈkiː.təʊ.kˌneː.mə ɒˈpjuːˌlen.tə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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