Eusattodera pini

Schaeffer, 1906

Eusattodera pini is a of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is a member of the flea beetle tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The species is native to North America and feeds on pine foliage.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eusattodera pini: /juːˌsætəˈdɛrə ˈpaɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

North America.

Diet

Pine foliage (based on epithet and tribe association with conifer ).

Ecological Role

Skeletonizing leaf damage on pine needles.

Human Relevance

Potential minor pest of pine .

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