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 .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- First internet image of Phaenops piniedulis | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Striped Pine Scale
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- Tick Surveillance and Control Lagging in U.S., Study Shows
- ID Challenge #14 | Beetles In The Bush