Craspedolepta martini

(Van Duzee, 1924)

Craspedolepta martini is a of ( ) described by Van Duzee in 1924. It belongs to a of associated with plants in the genus Lactuca (Asteraceae). Like other members of the family Aphalaridae, it is presumed to be a phloem-feeding on its plants. The species is known from western North America, with records from California.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craspedolepta martini: //ˌkɹæs.pe.doʊˈlɛp.tə ˈmɑːr.tɪ.naɪ//

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Distribution

Western North America; recorded from California (United States). Distribution records indicate presence in CALOO (California region code).

Host Associations

Lactuca - Craspedolepta is associated with Lactuca and related Asteraceae; specific records for C. martini are not confirmed in available sources

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Taxonomic context

The Craspedolepta comprises approximately 20 of in the . These are typically associated with Asteraceae plants. The specific epithet 'martini' honors the Martin, though the exact dedication is not documented in available sources.