Erynephala morosa
(J.L.LeConte, 1857)
Erynephala morosa is a of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America and belongs to a of small leaf beetles associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species is part of a group commonly known as beet leaf beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erynephala morosa: /ˌɛrɪˈnɛfəla moʊˈroʊsə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within the continent are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Erynephala puncticollisBoth are in the Erynephala, commonly known as beet leaf beetles. E. puncticollis has been documented feeding on Allenrolfea occidentalis (iodine bush) in alkaline , and the two likely share similar morphological features and habitat preferences.