Crepidodera heikertingeri
(Lazorko, 1974)
Crepidodera heikertingeri is a in the , described by Lazorko in 1974. It is found in North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses enlarged hind that enable jumping when disturbed. Information on its biology and associations remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crepidodera heikertingeri: //ˌkrɛpɪdoʊˈdɪərə ˌhaɪkərˈtɪŋɡɛri//
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Distribution
North America: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Chaetocnema quadricollisBoth are tiny (Alticini) that can be found on Hibiscus . Schwarz (1878) noted that C. quadricollis has 'exactly the same aspect of a small Crepidodera', indicating morphological similarity that can cause confusion. C. quadricollis is distinguished by association with rosemallow (Hibiscus lasiocarpus, H. moscheutos) and has been documented as an occasional pest, whereas C. heikertingeri's host relationships are unknown.
- Other Crepidodera speciesMembers of Crepidodera are among the smallest in North America and share the -level characteristic of minute size. Specific identification to level requires examination of fine morphological details not covered in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Lazorko in 1974. The epithet honors Heikertinger, though the specific etymology is not detailed in available sources.