Neogalerucella pusilla

(Duftschmid, 1825)

Neogalerucella pusilla is a skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America, where it has been recorded in Alberta, Canada. It is one of several species in the Neogalerucella that have been investigated as agents for wetland plants.

Galerucella aquatica 01 by Sanja565658. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.Neogalerucella calmariensis or N pusilla,u,face wet 2016-09-08-18.00 (29661621385) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.Neogalerucella calmariensis or N pusilla,u,back dry 2016-09-08-17.37 (29661295865) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neogalerucella pusilla: /ˌniːoʊ.ɡæ.ləˈruː.sɛl.lə pjuːˈsɪl.ə/

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Distribution

Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); introduced to North America with confirmed records in Alberta, Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • Neogalerucella calmariensisBoth are skeletonizing leaf beetles in the same and have been used in programs for purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria); N. calmariensis is generally larger and has distinct elytral markings.
  • Neogalerucella grisescensAnother congeneric with similar and associations; morphological differences in body size and coloration exist but require close examination.

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