Zygogramma heterothecae

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

Zygogramma heterothecae
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Z. heterothecae
Binomial name
Zygogramma heterothecae
Linell, 1896

Description

Z. heterothecae is a small leaf beetle with a brown pronotum and yellow elytra marked with elongated brown stripes.

Distribution and Habitat

Z. heterothecae is native to North America.[1] Adult beetles are associated exclusively with camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris).[2]

Behaviour and ecology

Predators

Z. heterothecae is predated by the two-spotted stink bug (Perillus bioculatus) and the Spined soldier bug (Podisus maculiventris).[3]

References

  1. "Zygogramma heterothecae Linell, 1896". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
  2. Clark, S. M.; LeDoux, D. G.; Seeno, T. N.; Riley, E. G.; Gilbert, A. J.; Sullivan, J. M. (2004). Host Plants of Leaf Beetle Species Occurring in the United States and Canada (Coleoptera: Orsodacnidae, Megalopodiae, Chrysolmelidae exclusive of Bruchinae) (PDF). Coleopterists' Society. p. 258.
  3. M. Quinn (2006). "Camphorweed Chrysomelid: Zygogramma heterothecae Linell". Texas Entomology. Retrieved 2017-02-23.


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