Epitrix subcrinita
(LeConte, 1857)
Western Potato Flea Beetle
Epitrix subcrinita, commonly known as the western , is a in the . It belongs to the tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The species occurs in Central and North America. It is one of approximately 28 Holarctic Epitrix species included in comprehensive taxonomic revisions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epitrix subcrinita: //ɛˈpiːtrɪks ˌsʌbkɹɪˈniːtə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Alberta, Canada.
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Taxonomic context
E. subcrinita was described by LeConte in 1857. It is included in the Holarctic by Döberl et al. (2016), which provides figures of and for identification purposes.