Monoxia elegans

Blake, 1939

Monoxia elegans is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Blake in 1939. The Monoxia belongs to a diverse group of herbivorous beetles commonly known as leaf beetles, many of which feed on plant foliage. Records indicate this species occurs in North America. Like other members of Chrysomelidae, it likely feeds on living plant tissue, though specific plant associations for this species have not been documented in available sources.

Monoxia elegans by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Monoxia elegans by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Monoxia elegans by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Monoxia elegans: //mɔˈnɔksiə ˈɛləˌɡænz//

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Distribution

North America. GBIF records confirm presence in this region.

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