Pseudolampsis guttata
(LeConte)
Waterfern Flea Beetle
A flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, evaluated as a potential agent for the aquatic fern Azolla filiculoides (red water fern) in South Africa. Laboratory range testing has been conducted to assess its feeding specificity and suitability for introduction as a natural enemy.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudolampsis guttata: //sjuːdoʊˈlæmpsɪs ɡʊˈtɑːtə//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments associated with water ferns; laboratory testing conducted under controlled conditions to simulate natural requirements.
Diet
Feeds on Azolla filiculoides (red water fern); range testing indicates specificity to this aquatic fern .
Host Associations
- Azolla filiculoides - primary red water fern; aquatic fern targeted for
Ecological Role
Potential agent for aquatic fern Azolla filiculoides; evaluated for introduction to South Africa to manage this weed.
Human Relevance
Subject of research for management of red water fern (Azolla filiculoides) in South Africa.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- A tortoise beetle gift | Beetles In The Bush
- Eumastacidae | Beetles In The Bush
- Host Plant of Pseudolampsis guttata (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
- Laboratory Host Range Testing of the Flea Beetle, PSEUDOLAMPSIS GUTTATA (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), A Potential Natural Enemy for Red Water Fern, AZOLLA FILICULOIDES Lamarck (Pteridophyta: Azollaceae) in South Africa