Epuraea luteola
Erichson, 1843
pineapple sap beetle
Epuraea luteola, commonly known as the pineapple , is a small sap-feeding in the . The has been documented in North America, Oceania, and Europe, with records from the Galápagos Islands. It is associated with decaying matter and fermenting sap flows.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epuraea luteola: /ɛp.jʊˈraɪ.a luːˈtiː.ə.lə/
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Distribution
North America, Oceania, Europe, and the Galápagos Islands.
Diet
Feeds on sap and decaying matter.
Ecological Role
in forest and agricultural , processing decaying material and sap flows.
Human Relevance
The 'pineapple ' suggests association with pineapple , though specific economic impacts are not well documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- These Beetles Don't Want to Hold Your Hand | Bug Squad
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Beautiful beetles and gnarly elm leaves: Larger elm leaf beetle, Monocesta coryli, and elm leaf beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola — Bug of the Week
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