Phyllotreta aeneicollis
(Crotch, 1873)
Bronzy Brassica Flea Beetle
Phyllotreta aeneicollis is a flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Bronzy Brassica Flea Beetle. It is distributed across North America. Like other members of the Phyllotreta, it is associated with brassicaceous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllotreta aeneicollis: /ˌfɪloʊˈtriːtə eɪˌniːˈkoʊlɪs/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records confirm presence in this region.
Host Associations
- Brassicaceae - feeds onInferred from -level association; Phyllotreta are brassica
Similar Taxa
- Phyllotreta cruciferaeBoth are brassica-feeding flea beetles in the same ; P. cruciferae is a major agricultural pest with similar and
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'aeneicollis' refers to the bronze-colored (aeneous) pronotum or collar region. First described by George Robert Crotch in 1873.