Phyllotreta conjuncta
Gentner, 1924
Phyllotreta conjuncta is a in the , first described by Gentner in 1924. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. As a member of the Phyllotreta, it belongs to a group commonly known as flea beetles, characterized by their jumping ability. Very little specific information is available about this particular species beyond its basic and distribution.
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How to pronounce Phyllotreta conjuncta: /fɪloʊˌtriːtə kənˈdʒʌŋktə/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.
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Data scarcity
This is poorly known in the scientific literature. Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and no peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing P. conjuncta biology, , or pest status have been identified. Most available information about Phyllotreta species on economically significant pests such as P. cruciferae (cabbage ) and P. striolata (striped flea beetle), and it is unclear whether findings from these species apply to P. conjuncta.