Hippuriphila canadensis
W.J. Brown, 1942
Horsetail Flea Beetle
A small in the , first described by W.J. in 1942. The is to North America with confirmed records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the Hippuriphila, it is associated with horsetail plants (Equisetum), though specific relationships for this species remain poorly documented. The reflects this presumed ecological association.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hippuriphila canadensis: /hɪˌpjʊrɪˈfaɪlə ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from western Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The is to North America, though specific eastern range limits are not well established.
Host Associations
- Equisetum - presumed -level association inferred from the generic name Hippuriphila (Greek: horse tail lover), though direct observation records for this are lacking