Leptinotarsa tumamoca is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered poisonous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Leptinotarsa texana — considered poisonous
- Leptinotarsa decemlineata — considered poisonous
- Leptinotarsa juncta — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Leptinotarsa
- Species
- Leptinotarsa tumamoca
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