Labidomera is a genus of leaf beetles, family Chrysomelidae.
Taxonomy The genus Labidomera is assigned to the chrysomelid beetle tribe Chrysomelini (in subfamily Chrysomelinae).
Description
Larvae have an unusual locomotion. Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQaHaSiaMs
Distribution The native range of Labidomera clivicollis is North America, from southern Canada to the central United States. The other species are farther south.
Species There are four recognized species, including the following: Labidomera clivicollis (Kirby, 1837) Labidomera suturella Guérin-Méneville, 1838
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