Kuschelina thoracica
(Fabricius, 1775)
Freckle-necked Kuschelina
Kuschelina thoracica is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The species is known by the "Freckle-necked Kuschelina." As a flea beetle, it likely shares the characteristic enlarged hind that enable jumping locomotion typical of the Alticinae, though specific morphological details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kuschelina thoracica: //ˌkʊʃəˈliːnə θoʊˈræsɪkə//
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Distribution
North America. Documented records from Ontario and Québec, Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The Kuschelina was established to accommodate formerly placed in other flea beetle genera. The specific epithet 'thoracica' refers to thoracic characteristics, though the precise diagnostic features are not detailed in available sources.