Kuschelina petaurista

(Fabricius, 1801)

Eastern Five-striped Kuschelina

Kuschelina petaurista is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Fabricius in 1801. It is known from North America and is referred to by the Eastern Five-striped Kuschelina. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles, which enable jumping locomotion. The species has been documented in citizen science observations, with over 275 records on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Kuschelina petaurista: /kʊˈʃɛlɪnə pɛtɔˈrɪstə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic Authority

The was originally described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801, a prominent Danish entomologist.

Common Name Origin

The 'Eastern Five-striped Kuschelina' likely refers to elytral patterning, though specific stripe descriptions are not documented in available sources.