Derospidea ornata
(Schaeffer, 1905)
Tamaulipan Pricklyash Leaf Beetle
Derospidea ornata is a skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, found in Central and North America. The is known by the Tamaulipan Pricklyash . As a skeletonizing leaf beetle, feed on leaf tissue between the , leaving a lace-like appearance. The species has been documented in 26 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Derospidea ornata: //ˌdɛroʊˈspɪdiə ɔrˈneɪtə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Host Associations
- Pricklyash - food plantImplied by 'Tamaulipan Pricklyash ', though specific confirmation is not documented in available sources
More Details
Observation data
26 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data compilation
Taxonomic note
Originally described by Schaeffer in 1905
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bug Eric: Ichneumon Wasp: Ceratogastra ornata
- A flower visiting jewel beetle that is not an Acmaeodera | Beetles In The Bush
- Chrysomelidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 5
- Spring beetles on Coreopsis flowers | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: December 2013
- A “Giant” Pygmy | Beetles In The Bush