Scelolyperus meracus
(Say, 1826)
Scelolyperus meracus is a skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1826. The is known from North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Québec. As a member of the skeletonizing leaf beetle group, it likely feeds on leaf tissue between , though specific plants remain undocumented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scelolyperus meracus: /ˌsɛloʊˈlaɪpərəs ˈmɛrəkəs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Québec in Canada.