Kuschelina weismani
(Blake, 1954)
Kuschelina weismani is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1954. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping locomotion. The species is known from North America. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific plants remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kuschelina weismani: /kʊˈʃɛlɪnə waɪzˈmɑːni/
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Distribution
North America; specific locality records are sparse in available literature.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described in the Disonycha by Blake (1954), this was later transferred to Kuschelina following taxonomic revision of the group. The genus Kuschelina was established to accommodate New World flea beetles previously placed in related genera.