Acanthoscelides chiricahuae
(Fall, 1910)
Acanthoscelides chiricahuae is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It was described by Fall in 1910. The species is found in Central America and North America, with the specific epithet suggesting a connection to the Chiricahua region of southeastern Arizona. As a member of the Bruchinae (seed beetles), it likely develops in seeds of leguminous plants, though specific host associations have not been documented in the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthoscelides chiricahuae: //ˌæk.ænˌθoʊ.səˈlaɪ.diːz ˌtʃɪrɪˈkɑː.weɪ//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. The specific epithet 'chiricahuae' refers to the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, suggesting this region may be part of the ' range.