Crepidodera luminosa
Parry, 1986
Crepidodera luminosa is a flea beetle in the Galerucinae (tribe Alticini), described by Parry in 1986. The is recorded from eastern Canada and is part of a containing some of the smallest flea beetles in North America. Like other members of Alticini, it possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crepidodera luminosa: /kɹɛpɪˈdɒdərə luːˈmɪnəsə/
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Identification
Members of Crepidodera are among the smallest flea beetles in North America. The can be distinguished from similar small genera such as Chaetocnema by subtle morphological features of the and pronotum, though definitive identification typically requires examination of genitalia. C. luminosa specifically is characterized by its eastern Canadian distribution.
Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. GBIF records indicate presence in North America broadly, with specific confirmed records from the three Canadian provinces.
Similar Taxa
- Chaetocnema quadricollisSimilar gestalt and size; both are minute flea beetles that can occur on Hibiscus. Crepidodera generally lack the distinctive pronotal features of Chaetocnema.
- Other Crepidodera speciesApproximately 30 occur in North America; C. luminosa is distinguished by its eastern Canadian distribution and specific morphological details of the male genitalia.