Onota angulicollis
(Reiche, 1842)
Onota angulicollis is a of in the , originally described as Lebia angulicollis by Reiche in 1842. It is distributed across the Americas from North America through Central America to South America. As a member of the Lebiinae, it belongs to a group of commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles, many of which are associated with vegetation rather than ground-dwelling habits. The specific epithet angulicollis refers to the angular or angled collar () characteristic of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onota angulicollis: /oʊˈnoʊtə æŋˌɡjuːlɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama based on GBIF distribution records. Wikipedia indicates broader occurrence across Central America, North America, and South America, though specific North localities are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Lebia, this was subsequently transferred to Onota. The basionym Lebia angulicollis reflects this taxonomic .
Observation data
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, suggesting this may be underreported or genuinely uncommon in collections.