Longitarsus rubiginosus
(Foudras, 1859)
Longitarsus rubiginosus is a flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, characterized by enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The has a transcontinental distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. First described by Foudras in 1859 as Teinodactyla rubiginosa, it belongs to the large Longitarsus, which contains hundreds of species primarily associated with plants in the Asteraceae and Boraginaceae families.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Longitarsus rubiginosus: //ˌlɒn.dʒɪˈtɑːr.səs ˌruː.bɪ.dʒɪˈnoʊ.səs//
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Distribution
Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Specific country records include Belgium.