Biology:Labidomera

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Labidomera is a genus of leaf beetles.[1]

Taxonomy

The genus Labidomera is assigned to the chrysomelid beetle tribe Chrysomelini (in subfamily Chrysomelinae).

Labidomera clivicollis, larva

Larva have an unusual locomotion [2]

Distribution

The native range of Labidomera clivicollis is North America, from southern Canada to the central United States. The other species are farther south.[3]

Species

(Two more species)

References

  1. "Labidomera". Encyclopedia of Life. http://eol.org/pages/110440/overview. Retrieved 2017-07-20. 
  2. Gustafson GT& CS Chaboo. 2009. Ambulatory use of abdominal ampullae in larvae of Labidomera clivicollis (Kirby) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Chrysomelinae). The Coleopterists Bulletin 63(3):357–363. Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQaHaSiaMs
  3. "Genus Labidomera". BugGuide.net. http://bugguide.net/node/view/2969. Retrieved 2017-07-20. 

Wikidata ☰ Q10783876 entry