Labidomera Explained

Labidomera is a genus of leaf beetles.^[1]

Taxonomy

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

• Labidomera clivicollis (Kirby 1837)
• Labidomera suturella

(Two more species)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Labidomera . . 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. Web site: Genus Labidomera . BugGuide.net . 2017-07-20.