Brucita marmorata
(Jacoby, 1886)
Marbled Palm Forest Leaf Beetle
Brucita marmorata is the sole described in the Brucita, a group of skeletonizing leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae. The species is known from Texas in the United States and Guatemala in Central America. The "Marbled Palm Forest " suggests association with palm forest , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brucita marmorata: /bruːˈsiːtə ˌmɑːr.məˈrɑːtə/
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Distribution
Known from Texas, United States and Guatemala. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.