Deloyala barberi

(Spaeth, 1936)

Deloyala barberi is a of tortoise beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae. It is native to North America. Like other members of the Deloyala, it is associated with plants in the family Convolvulaceae, particularly morning glories (Ipomoea species). The species was described by Spaeth in 1936.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Deloyala barberi: /dɛˈlojəla ˈbɑrbəri/

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution records are sparse, with only two observations documented in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.

Host Associations

Ipomoea - feeds on-level association inferred from congeneric ; specific records for D. barberi not documented in available sources

Similar Taxa

Deloyala guttataAnother North American Deloyala with golden iridescent coloration, also associated with morning glories (Ipomoea)

More Details

Etymology

The specific epithet 'barberi' likely honors an individual, though the namesake is not specified in available sources. The name Deloyala is of uncertain etymology.

Data scarcity

This is poorly documented in public sources. The GBIF database and iNaturalist show minimal observation records, and no dedicated scientific studies were found in the provided context.