Longitarsus pratensis

(Panzer, 1794)

Longitarsus pratensis is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The species was originally described as Altica pratensis by Panzer in 1794. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. As a member of the flea beetle group, it possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping.

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How to pronounce Longitarsus pratensis: //lɒnˈdʒɪtɑːrsəs prəˈtɛn.sɪs//

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Distribution

Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America.

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