Psylliodes convexior
LeConte, 1857
hop flea beetle
Psylliodes convexior, commonly known as the hop flea beetle, is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America and Central America. The species belongs to a known for -like jumping and association with plants. Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a member of the Psylliodes, this likely shares the characteristic enlarged hind that enable the -like jumping typical of flea beetles (tribe Alticini). The specific epithet "convexior" suggests a more convex body shape compared to related species. Accurate identification to species level requires examination of morphological details not reliably distinguishable from the provided sources.
Distribution
Recorded from North America and Central America. Specific regional records include Alberta, Canada.
Host Associations
- Humulus - potential "hop flea beetle" implies association with hop plants (Humulus), though direct evidence from sources is limited
Similar Taxa
- Psylliodes chrysocephalaAnother Psylliodes with referencing cultivated plants (cabbage-stem flea beetle), though P. chrysocephala is Palearctic in distribution
- Psylliodes luridipennisCongeneric flea beetle with similar ; however, P. luridipennis is to Lundy Island and critically endangered, with highly restricted range unlike the more widespread P. convexior
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Taxonomic Note
The Psylliodes is part of the tribe Alticini within Chrysomelidae, characterized by enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping. The specific epithet "convexior" (Latin comparative, meaning "more convex") was applied by LeConte in 1857.