Crepidodera populivora
Parry, 1986
Poplar Flea Beetle
A flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Parry in 1986. The specific epithet suggests an association with Populus (poplar), though detailed ecological studies remain limited. It belongs to a of small flea beetles known for their jumping ability.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crepidodera populivora: //krɛˌpɪdoʊˈdɪərə ˌpɒpjʊˈlɪvərə//
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Distribution
North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Similar Taxa
- Chaetocnema quadricollisBoth are tiny flea beetles ( Alticinae) with similar gestalt and size; historically confused due to morphological resemblance, with Schwarz (1878) noting C. quadricollis has 'exactly the same aspect of a small Crepidodera'
- Crepidodera spp.Congeneric share small size and jumping , requiring careful examination for definitive identification