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| Calligrapha conjuncta (Rogers, 1856) | |
Calligrapha conjuncta is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. [1]
C. conjuncta is a small leaf beetle with a brown pronotum and yellow elytra marked with elongated brown stripes. The species C. conjuncta was formerly believed to contain two subspecies, conjuncta and pallida (Bland, 1864), but recent research reveals that pallida is a separate species. [1]
C. conjuncta is native to North America. [1]
Adult beetles are associated generally with plants of the family Asteraceae) including Ambrosia artemisiifolia , Flourensia cernua , and Helianthus annuus (common sunflower). [2] They have also been associated with Brassica campestris (field mustard), Descurainia sophia (tansy mustard), and Atriplex , though not as a food source. [2]
Calligrapha bicolorata, variously referred to as the Parthenium beetle or Mexican beetle, is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.
Calligrapha is a large genus of American Chrysomelinae, with over 100 species occurring from North America through Central America.
Calligrapha disrupta is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.
Calligrapha arizonica is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.
Calligrapha continua is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.
Calligrapha exclamationis, commonly known as the sunflower beetle, is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is regarded as a pest of sunflower crops in North America.
Calligrapha suturalis, commonly known as the ragweed leaf beetle, is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. Native to North America, it has been introduced into Russia and China for the biological pest control of ragweed.
Calligrapha heterothecae is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.
Lema is a genus of beetles in the family Chrysomelidae.
Calligrapha praecelsis is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, in the order Coleoptera ("beetles"). It is found in North America.
Calligrapha multiguttata is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Calligrapha alnicola is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
Eumolpini is a tribe of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is the largest tribe in the subfamily, with approximately 170 genera found worldwide. Members of the tribe almost always have a longitudinal median groove on the pygidium, which possibly helps to keep the elytra locked at rest. They also generally have a subglabrous body, as well as appendiculate pretarsal claws.
Luperini is a tribe of skeletonizing leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. There are more than 30 genera and 500 described species in Luperini.
Calligrapha opifera is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.. It is found in Central America and North America.
Calligrapha piceicollis is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is found in Central America, North America, and Europe.
Calligrapha signatipennis is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is found in Central America and North America.
Calligrapha tortuosa is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is found in Central America and North America.
Calligrapha malvae is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.. It is found in Central America and North America.
Bromiini is a tribe of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. The tribe contains approximately 120 genera, which are found worldwide. They are generally thought to be an artificial group, often with a subcylindrical prothorax without lateral ridges and covered with setae or scales.