Mantura chrysanthemi
(Koch, 1803)
Mantura chrysanthemi is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Koch in 1803. It is widely distributed across the Palearctic region, including Western Europe, Turkey, and North Africa. The has also been introduced to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mantura chrysanthemi: //mænˈtjʊrə krɪˈsænθəˌmaɪ//
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Distribution
Native to the : Ireland, England, Turkey west to the Carpathians, Algeria, and Morocco. Introduced to North America.
Host Associations
- Chrysanthemum - likely herbivory epithet suggests association; specific records not confirmed in provided sources
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Haltica chrysanthemi by Koch in 1803, later transferred to Mantura.