Trichaltica

Harold, 1876

Species Guides

2

Trichaltica is a of flea beetles (Chrysomelidae) containing approximately 30 described . The genus occurs from North America through the Neotropics. Species in this genus exhibit the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles, enabling their jumping locomotion.

Trichaltica scabricula by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Trichaltica scabricula by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Trichaltica scabricula by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichaltica: /tɹɪˈkæltɪkə/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Identification

Members of Trichaltica possess the enlarged hind typical of flea beetles (Alticini), with hind legs modified for jumping. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Trichaltica from related require examination of genitalic and tarsal characters not readily visible in field observations.

Images

Distribution

North America and the Neotropics.

Behavior

Possesses jumping ability enabled by enlarged hind , characteristic of flea beetles.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Alticini generaSimilar enlarged hind and jumping ; requires detailed morphological examination to distinguish.

Tags

Sources and further reading