Scelolyperus varipes
(LeConte, 1857)
Scelolyperus varipes is a of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. The species is characterized by its skeletonizing feeding pattern on leaf tissue. As a member of the Scelolyperus, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles that feed on foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scelolyperus varipes: /ˌskɛloʊˈlaɪpərəs ˈvɛrəˌpiːz/
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Distribution
Central America and North America; confirmed present in Alberta, Canada
Diet
Skeletonizes leaf tissue
More Details
Taxonomic Authority
First described by LeConte in 1857
Observation Frequency
17 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data collection