Phyllotreta zimmermanni
(Crotch, 1873)
Zimmerman's flea beetle
Phyllotreta zimmermanni, commonly known as Zimmerman's flea beetle, is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It has a holarctic distribution and is present in North America, where it is considered . The species belongs to a known for including significant agricultural pests that damage cruciferous crops.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllotreta zimmermanni: //ˌfɪloʊˈtriːtə ˌzɪmərˈmɑːnaɪ//
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Identification
As a member of the flea beetle Phyllotreta, P. zimmermanni likely shares the characteristic enlarged hind that enable the jumping typical of flea beetles. However, specific diagnostic features distinguishing this from are not documented in the provided sources. Identification to species level typically requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological characters.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution. Present in North America including Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States. Considered in North America.
Human Relevance
Belongs to a containing significant agricultural pests. Phyllotreta are known to damage cruciferous crops, though specific pest status of P. zimmermanni is not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Phyllotreta cruciferaeAnother Phyllotreta that is a documented agricultural pest of small grains and cruciferous crops, with which P. zimmermanni may be confused without careful examination.
- Other Phyllotreta speciesMembers of this share similar and jumping ; -level identification requires examination.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Originally described as Orchestris zimmermanni by Crotch in 1873, later transferred to Phyllotreta.