Herbivorous-beetle
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Altica probata
Altica probata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Fall in 1910. It is a member of the large and diverse genus Altica, which contains numerous species associated with various host plants. The species is recorded from western North America, including British Columbia in Canada. Like other Altica species, adults are likely small, metallic, and capable of jumping when disturbed.
Capraita nigrosignata
Germander Flea Beetle
Capraita nigrosignata is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is commonly known as the germander flea beetle. The species is distributed across North America and Central America. Its specific association with germander (Teucrium) as a host plant is reflected in its common name.
Erynephala texana
Erynephala texana is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The genus Erynephala belongs to the subfamily Galerucinae, which contains many herbivorous beetles commonly known as skeletonizing leaf beetles or flea beetles. This species has been documented in the southwestern United States, including Texas, consistent with its specific epithet. The genus is relatively small and poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Longitarsus varicornis
Banded Heliotrope Longitarsus
Longitarsus varicornis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Suffrian in 1868. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, a group characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As with other members of the genus Longitarsus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host plant records for this species remain limited.