Altica oleracea
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Altica oleracea is a species of leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae
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It is found in most Europe
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Larvae and adults of Altica oleracea are phytophagous, feeding on various plants, especially Onagraceae
and Rosaceae
species.
Galerucinae
The Galerucinae are a large subfamily of the leaf beetles , containing about 5800 species. It includes the flea beetles in tribe Alticini....
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It is found in most Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
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Larvae and adults of Altica oleracea are phytophagous, feeding on various plants, especially Onagraceae
Onagraceae
Onagraceae, also known as the Willowherb family or Evening Primrose family, are a family of flowering plants. The family includes about 640-650 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees in 20-24 genera...
and Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Rosaceae are a medium-sized family of flowering plants, including about 2830 species in 95 genera. The name is derived from the type genus Rosa. Among the largest genera are Alchemilla , Sorbus , Crataegus , Cotoneaster , and Rubus...
species.