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Chrysomelidae - Le*ma sp.? - Disonycha pluriligata
Copyright © 2011 MJ Epps

Chrysomelidae - Le*ma sp.? - Disonycha pluriligata
Aravaipa Canyon, near Pinal/Graham County border County, Arizona, USA
April 30, 2011
Size: ~ 9 mm (give or take)
Feeding on Salix in a lush riparian area. I'm guessing this little beastie might be a good match for Le*ma (?), but I'd love to hear any thoughts on an ID. This beetle seems to have some extra lines (and perhaps less distinct elytral punctures?) relative to the other Le*ma images in the guide, so I'm especially curious!

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Contributed by MJ Epps on 10 May, 2011 - 3:22am
Last updated 24 May, 2022 - 1:46pm

Moved
Moved from Striped Willow Leaf Beetle.

Came to conclusion that the yellow ones from AZ likely are the western sister species.
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… Boris Büche, 24 May, 2022 - 1:46pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Disonycha.
… Boris Büche, 9 November, 2018 - 5:50am login or register to post comments

looks like alternata to me, but i'd rather abstain from the call
i'm expecting more fancy stuff from you, Mary Jane!!! =v=

Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 10 May, 2011 - 7:54am login or register to post comments

 
Hah, I was way off! Thanks,
Hah, I was way off! Thanks, V! :)
… MJ Epps, 10 May, 2011 - 10:15am login or register to post comments

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