Trirhabda eriodictyonis

Fall, 1907

yerba santa beetle

Trirhabda eriodictyonis is a of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is commonly known as the yerba santa , reflecting its association with its plant. The species is found in North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trirhabda eriodictyonis: /traɪˈræbdə ˌɛrioʊˌdɪkˈtoʊnɪs/

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Distribution

North America

Host Associations

  • Eriodictyon - plantThe epithet eriodictyonis indicates association with Eriodictyon (yerba santa)

Behavior

Skeletonizes leaves

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Etymology

The name eriodictyonis derives from Eriodictyon, the of yerba santa plants, indicating the 's plant association.

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