Phyllecthris dorsalis is a of in the Chrysomelidae. It has been recorded from the eastern United States. The species is associated with Fabaceae plants, specifically Amorpha and Desmodium species.
Distribution
Eastern United States
Diet
Fabaceae , including Amorpha and Desmodium
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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