Trirhabda convergens
LeConte, 1865
Trirhabda convergens is a of skeletonizing in the . It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario) and the United States. The species belongs to a known for feeding on leaves in a skeletonizing pattern, consuming tissue between leaf while leaving the veins intact.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trirhabda convergens: /trɪˈræbdə kənˈvɜrdʒənz/
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Distribution
North America. Documented in Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario. United States distribution is implied by North range but specific states are not detailed in available sources.
Diet
Leaves, consumed in a skeletonizing pattern (tissue between removed, veins remaining). This feeding mode is characteristic of the Trirhabda.
Ecological Role
. As a skeletonizing , it contributes to leaf damage and in . Specific ecological impacts are not documented for this .
More Details
Taxonomic note
The was described by LeConte in 1865. The Trirhabda contains multiple North species, many of which are associated with specific plants, though host associations for T. convergens specifically are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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