Monoxia
J.L.LeConte, 1865
Species Guides
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Monoxia is a of skeletonizing leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae. The genus contains approximately 16-18 described distributed in North America and the Neotropics. At least one species, Monoxia obesula, has become in Europe and North Africa. Members of this genus are associated with plants in the family Amaranthaceae, particularly Atriplex and Chenopodium species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monoxia: /mɔˈnɔksia/
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Habitat
are associated with saline and semi-arid where plants in the Atriplex and Chenopodium occur.
Distribution
Native to North America and the Neotropics. Monoxia obesula has been introduced to Europe (Sardinia, Italy; Portugal) and North Africa (Morocco).
Diet
Feeding has been documented on of Atriplex and Chenopodium ( Amaranthaceae).
Host Associations
- Atriplex - plantIncludes Atriplex halimus, the Mediterranean saltbush
- Chenopodium - plant
Human Relevance
Monoxia obesula is recognized as an pest causing negative effects on Atriplex halimus, a key plant in semi-arid Mediterranean .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Spread of the Nearctic invasive beetle Monoxia obesula Blake, 1939 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae) in Morocco and Portugal
- Monoxia obesula Blake, 1939, a species native to the U.S.A. and adventive to Sardinia, Italy (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Galerucini)