Cerotoma atrofasciata
Jacoby, 1879
Bean Leaf Beetle
Cerotoma atrofasciata is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. The Cerotoma includes species associated with leguminous plants, particularly soybeans.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerotoma atrofasciata: /ˌsɛrəˈtoʊmə ˌætroʊˌfæʃiˈɑːtə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Cerotoma trifurcataBoth are bean leaf beetles in the same ; C. trifurcata is the more commonly referenced in U.S. agricultural literature and is distinguished by specific color patterns and distribution.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Soybean Insects: Early-to-Late Season Pests (Emergence to R7) - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Cerotoma-trifurcata - Entomology Today
- Treating Southern Soybeans with Neonicotinoids Yields Economic Benefits After All
- ID Challenge #16 | Beetles In The Bush