Crepidodera opulenta
J.L.LeConte, 1858
Crepidodera opulenta is a ( Galerucinae, tribe Alticini) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1858. As a member of the Crepidodera, it belongs to a group of small characterized by their jumping ability. Very little specific information is available about this particular , though the genus is known to contain species associated with various plants. The species name 'opulenta' suggests a reference to richness or abundance, possibly alluding to coloration or some other distinctive feature noted by LeConte.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crepidodera opulenta: /kɹɛpɪˈdoʊdəɹə oʊˈpjuːlɛntə/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in North America, and the was described by LeConte based on North material.
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Taxonomic Note
The Crepidodera is part of the tribe Alticini (), a large and diverse group within the Galerucinae. Members of this genus are typically small with enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The specific epithet 'opulenta' was chosen by LeConte in 1858, though the precise basis for this name choice is not documented in readily available sources. The has been rarely collected or reported in modern literature, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Data Limitations
This appears to be poorly known in modern entomological literature. The original description by LeConte (1858) predates detailed modern standards for species descriptions, and subsequent revisions of North Alticini have not provided comprehensive treatment of this species. Available databases (GBIF, iNaturalist) show minimal records, suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection due to small size and inconspicuous habits typical of the .