Neogalerucella
Chûjô, 1962
Cella Beetles, purple loosestrife beetles
Species Guides
3- Neogalerucella calmariensis(black-margined loosestrife beetle)
- Neogalerucella lineola
- Neogalerucella pusilla
Neogalerucella is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, containing at least four described . The genus is sometimes treated as a subgenus of Galerucella. Members are associated with wetland and specific plants, including Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) and Potentilla anserina. The of this group remains fluid, with ongoing debate about its rank relative to Galerucella.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Coastal wetlands and associated wetland environments. Specific data is limited to type localities for described .
Distribution
Documented from Norway, Sweden, and North America including Vermont (USA). Distribution records are sparse and primarily based on localities and limited observation data.
Host Associations
- Potentilla anserina - obligate plant for Neogalerucella anserina
- Lythrum salicaria - obligate plant for commonly known as purple loosestrife
Behavior
At least one (Neogalerucella anserina) has been observed living sympatrically with the closely related Galerucella tenella.
Human Relevance
Some have been evaluated as agents for purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in North America, though specific efficacy data is not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- GalerucellaNeogalerucella is sometimes treated as a subgenus of Galerucella rather than a distinct ; identification requires examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological characters