Disonycha procera
Casey, 1884
Tall Flea Beetle
Disonycha procera is a of in the , commonly known as the Tall Flea Beetle. It is distributed across North America and Central America, with records from the United States, Canada (Alberta), and Middle America. As a member of the flea beetle group, it possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The species is part of the diverse Disonycha, which includes numerous North species associated with various plants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America (including Alberta, Canada) and Central America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'procera' means 'tall' or 'long', likely referring to the elongated body form characteristic of this compared to other Disonycha species.
Observation Data
iNaturalist reports 625 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.