Paratyndaris chamaeleonis

(Skinner, 1903)

Paratyndaris chamaeleonis is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. Originally described as Tyndaris chamaeleonis by Skinner in 1903, it was later transferred to the Paratyndaris. The belongs to the subgenus Knulliella, one of three subgenera recognized in the genus. It is found in Central America and North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paratyndaris chamaeleonis: /ˌpærəˌtaɪnˈdɛərɪs ˌkæmiˈliːənɪs/

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Identification

As a member of the subgenus Knulliella, P. chamaeleonis can be distinguished from in the subgenera Paratyndaris and Waltersia by morphological features characteristic of that subgenus. The subgenus Knulliella contains six species total: P. antillarum, P. chamaeleonis, P. mojito, P. pulchra, P. similis, and P. suturalis. Specific diagnostic characters for P. chamaeleonis versus its would require examination of the full revision.

Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropic regions, specifically in Middle America and North America.

Similar Taxa

Paratyndaris suturalis (Fall)Both belong to the subgenus Knulliella and share the characteristic morphological features that define this subgenus. They are among the six placed in this subgenus by Nelson & Bellamy (2004).
Paratyndaris mojito BílýAnother member of the subgenus Knulliella, sharing the subgeneric characteristics but differing in specific morphological details and geographic distribution.
Paratyndaris prosopis (Skinner)While both were originally described in the Tyndaris by Skinner, P. prosopis belongs to the nominate subgenus Paratyndaris rather than Knulliella, making them distinguishable by subgeneric characters.

More Details

Taxonomic History

Originally described as Tyndaris chamaeleonis by Skinner in 1903. The was later transferred to Paratyndaris when that was established by Fisher in 1919. The subgenus Knulliella was established by Cobos to accommodate this and related species.

Subgeneric Placement

The subgenus Knulliella is one of three subgenera recognized in the Paratyndaris by Nelson & Bellamy (2004), alongside P. (Paratyndaris) Fisher and P. (Waltersia) Nelson & Bellamy. The subgenus contains six characterized by particular morphological features that distinguish them from species in the other two subgenera.