Pseudohadrotoma graeseri
Pseudohadrotoma graeseri is a flea beetle in the tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The Pseudohadrotoma contains few described species and is poorly documented in scientific literature. This species appears to be rarely collected and has limited published records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudohadrotoma graeseri: //ˌsjuːdoʊˌhædroʊˈtoʊmə ˈɡreɪsɛri//
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Identification
Distinguished from other flea beetles by the combination of: pronotum with distinct lateral margins, with punctate , and the specific arrangement of setae on the antennal segments. The Pseudohadrotoma can be separated from the similar Hadrotoma by subtle differences in the shape of the prosternal process and the degree of convexity of the elytra. Detailed examination of male genitalia is required for definitive -level identification within the genus.
Distribution
Known from limited collection records; precise geographic range is not well documented in accessible literature.
Similar Taxa
- Hadrotoma spp.Similar body form and pronotal structure; distinguished by prosternal process shape and elytral convexity.
- Other Alticini generaMany flea beetles share enlarged hind ; requires examination of antennal setation and pronotal margins for separation.
More Details
Taxonomic Uncertainty
The Pseudohadrotoma is taxonomically obscure with minimal recent revisionary work. boundaries and diagnostic characters may require reevaluation with modern methods.
Data Deficiency
This appears in few databases and collections, suggesting either genuine rarity, restricted range, or undercollection. No molecular data or larval descriptions are available in published literature.