Longitarsus erro

Horn, 1889

Longitarsus erro is a of flea beetle ( Chrysomelidae) described by George Henry Horn in 1889. The species is known from Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the large Longitarsus, it belongs to a group of small leaf beetles characterized by their enlarged hind adapted for jumping. Information regarding its specific , plants, and remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Longitarsus erro: /ˈlɒn.dʒɪˌtɑːr.səs ˈɛr.oʊ/

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Identification

Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Longitarsus erro from are not documented in available sources. Members of Longitarsus are generally small beetles (typically 1.5–3.5 mm) with elongated bodies and distinctly swollen hind that enable their characteristic jumping locomotion. -level identification within this typically requires examination of male genitalia and detailed comparison of subtle morphological characters.

Distribution

Canada: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The is part of the North American fauna of Longitarsus.

Similar Taxa

Other Longitarsus speciesConspicuously similar external ; reliable differentiation requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle characters not visible without dissection.

More Details

Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'erro' (Latin for 'I wander' or 'I err') was established by Horn in 1889. The etymology has not been explicitly documented in available sources.