Anomoea laticlavia (Persimmon beetle, Clay-colored leaf beetle) is a reddish-brown and black leaf beetle native to central and eastern North America. It feeds on the leaves of Fabaceae, persimmons, and other species in its adult phase.

Anomoea laticlavia
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Anomoea
Species:
A. laticlavia
Binomial name
Anomoea laticlavia
Forster, 1771

Description

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A. laticlavia adults are 7 to 12mm. It is recognizable with variable width black suture on a reddish-brown elytron. Males' front legs are relatively large.[1][2] A. laticlavia is in the unranked taxon Camptosomata, or case-bearing leaf beetles.

Ecology

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Larvae are subterranean root or litter feeders. Reported adult host-plants include legumes, oaks, willows, persimmon, and ragweed. Some Florida populations are identified as a subspecies.[1][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Reddish Brown Beetle with Black Stripe - Anomoea laticlavia". Iowa State University Department of Entomology. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Anomoea laticlavia (Forster, 1771)". ITIS. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. ^ Edward G. Riley. "Identification guide to the Leaf Beetles of Great Smoky Mountains National Park". Department of Entomology Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77845. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
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