Biology:Zygogramma conjuncta

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Zygogramma conjuncta
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Zygogramma conjuncta conjuncta)
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Z. conjuncta
Binomial name
Zygogramma conjuncta
Rogers, 1856

Zygogramma conjuncta is a species of beetle belonging to the family Zygogramma.[1]

Description

Z. conjuncta is a small leaf beetle with a brown pronotum and yellow elytra marked with elongated brown stripes. The species Z. conjuncta contains two subspecies, Zygogramma conjuncta conjuncta (Rogers, 1856)[2] and Zygogramma conjuncta pallida (Bland, 1864).[3]

Zygogramma conjuncta pallida

Distribution and habitat

Z. conjuncta is native to North America.[1]

Adult beetles are associated generally with plants of the family Asteraceae) including Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Flourensia cernua, and Helianthus annuus (common sunflower). [4] They have also been associated with Brassica campestris (field mustard), Descurainia sophia (tansy mustard), and Atriplex, though not as a food source.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14933171 entry