Galeruca rudis
(LeConte, 1857)
Galeruca rudis is a skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The is distributed across western North America, from California and New Mexico north to Yukon and British Columbia. It has been recorded in association with various lupine species (Lupinus spp.), which serve as plants. The species was first described by LeConte in 1857.
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Habitat
Associated with lupine throughout its range. Specific microhabitat preferences beyond plant association are not documented.
Distribution
North America: recorded from California and New Mexico north to Yukon Territory, British Columbia, and Alberta in Canada.
Diet
Skeletonizes leaves of lupine (Lupinus spp.).
Host Associations
- Lupinus - plantvarious lupine throughout its
Ecological Role
Herbivore; leaf skeletonizer that consumes lupine foliage, potentially influencing plant and .
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'rudis' (Latin for 'rough' or 'raw') was assigned by LeConte in 1857. The Galeruca contains multiple species with similar habits, though G. rudis is distinguished by its western North American distribution and lupine association.