Reed-beetle
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Donacia confluenta
Confluent reed beetle
Donacia confluenta is a North American leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the confluent reed beetle. The species is distributed across much of Canada and the northern United States, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the subfamily Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats and likely feeds on aquatic vegetation.
Donacia fulgens
Glittering reed beetle
Donacia fulgens, commonly known as the glittering reed beetle, is a species of leaf beetle in the subfamily Donaciinae. Members of this genus are aquatic or semi-aquatic beetles closely associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater habitats. The species was described by LeConte in 1851 and is known to occur in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Donacia piscatrix
Donacia cf. piscatrix is a reed beetle in the subfamily Donaciinae, recorded from Northern Ireland during 2023 coastal habitat surveys. The genus Donacia comprises aquatic leaf beetles associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater and brackish habitats. The specific epithet 'piscatrix' refers to the species' association with water, from Latin 'piscator' meaning fisher. The 'cf.' designation indicates probable but unconfirmed identification, reflecting the taxonomic challenges within this genus.
Donacia tuberculifrons
Tubercle-faced reed beetle
Donacia tuberculifrons is a North American reed beetle in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae. It is one of numerous Donacia species associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation. The species is recognized by distinctive tuberculate projections on the frons. Records indicate presence in western and central Canada, with limited observational data available.
Plateumaris balli
Ball's reed beetle
Plateumaris balli is a species of reed beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Askevold in 1991. The specific epithet honors Dr. George E. Ball, a renowned carabidologist and distinguished expert on ground beetles. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from New Brunswick and Québec in Canada. Reed beetles in the genus Plateumaris are typically associated with wetland habitats and aquatic or semi-aquatic vegetation.
Plateumaris flavipes
Flavous-footed reed beetle
Plateumaris flavipes is a leaf beetle in the subfamily Donaciinae, commonly known as reed beetles. Members of this subfamily are semi-aquatic, typically associated with emergent vegetation in freshwater habitats. The species is recorded from western and northern North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada. Available sources provide limited specific ecological detail for this species.
Plateumaris frosti
Frost's reed beetle
Plateumaris frosti is a species of aquatic leaf beetle in the subfamily Donaciinae, commonly known as Frost's reed beetle. It is distributed across North America with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Plateumaris, it is associated with wetland and riparian habitats. The species was described by C. Schaeffer in 1925.
Plateumaris metallica
Metallic reed beetle
Plateumaris metallica is an aquatic leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, known by the common name Metallic reed beetle. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. As a member of the genus Plateumaris, it is associated with wetland habitats and aquatic vegetation.
Plateumaris nitida
Lustrous reed beetle
Plateumaris nitida is an aquatic leaf beetle in the subfamily Donaciinae, commonly known as the Lustrous reed beetle. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador) and the United States. As a member of the Donaciinae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, particularly wetlands with emergent vegetation.
Plateumaris pusilla
Little reed beetle
Plateumaris pusilla is a species of aquatic leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is known from North America, with records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. As a member of the subfamily Donaciinae, it is associated with wetland habitats. The species is commonly referred to as the Little reed beetle.
Plateumaris robusta
Robust reed beetle
Plateumaris robusta is a species of aquatic leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Donaciinae. It is found in North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the reed beetle genus Plateumaris, it is associated with freshwater wetland habitats.
Plateumaris shoemakeri
Shoemaker's reed beetle
Plateumaris shoemakeri is a species of aquatic leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species is commonly known as Shoemaker's reed beetle. As a member of the genus Plateumaris, it is associated with wetland and aquatic habitats.