Longitarsus luridus

(Scopoli, 1763)

Flea beetle

Longitarsus luridus is a (Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae) native to Europe, where it occurs throughout the continent except Portugal. The has been introduced to North America and is established there. As a member of the Alticini tribe, it possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping. feed on foliage of plants.

Longitarsus luridus, Minera, North Wales, May 2022 4 by janetgraham84new. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Longitarsus luridus, Cors Goch, North Wales, 2016 - Flickr - janetgraham84 by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Longitarsus luridus, Minera, North Wales, May 2022 2 by janetgraham84new. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Longitarsus luridus: //ˌlɒn.dʒɪˈtɑːr.səs ˈlʊər.ɪ.dəs//

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Distribution

Europe (throughout except Portugal); introduced and established in North America.

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