Explanation of Names
From John Pinto: "The original spelling was with one n -- and was a common variant for the state back then -- so I adopted that in my 1991 revision. I probably shouldn't have since the double n had become dominant." (pers. comm. to =v= 11/09/09)
Identification
Long and slender, uniformly dull black with sparse pubescence. Pronotum square-shaped, with rounded anterior angles.
Season
Adults present mid-summer through fall. July-November (North Carolina).
Food
Associated with Asteraceae, such as goldenrods and asters. Sometimes a pest of crops, such as beets, potatoes, tomatoes.
Print References
Dillon, p. 295, plate 30
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Arnett et al. p. 286, fig. 671
(2)
Papp, p. 104, figs. 325 (adult) 36 (larva), 327 (pupa)
(3)
White, p. 273, fig. 117
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Drees, p. 115, fig. 168
(5)
Cranshaw, p. 176, p. 177--photo
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