Stator chihuahua

Johnson & Kingsolver, 1976

Stator chihuahua is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Johnson & Kingsolver in 1976. The species occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of the Stator, it belongs to a group of seed beetles that typically develop within seeds of leguminous plants. The species name references the Mexican state of Chihuahua, suggesting a type locality or significant distribution in that region.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stator chihuahua: //ˈsteɪtɔr tʃiˈwɑwɑ//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America. The name suggests association with the Chihuahuan Desert region spanning northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

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